ALVARO ARAVENA
DROGHEDA
Summary
I’m a reliable and hard-working person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English and Spanish speaker). I am a quality minded person with years of experience around many kitchens in Europe (Ireland, Sweden, Norway and UK). I am a quick learner and always eager to take on any challenge that might be asked.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie
Hf holidays
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Prepared high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications and seasonal offerings.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient food production and service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, tools, and kitchen equipment.
Chef de Partie
The Aldwark Arms
York
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Working side by side with the Head Chef by Creating sauces, desserts and developing new Ideas into Our dishes and daily menu.
- The Aldwark Arms was a Countryside British Pub with plenty of Burgers, Steaks, Fish and Chips, Homemade Pies and much traditional food with a variety of homemade desserts.
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes for diverse guest preferences.
Chef de Partie
The Glenside Hotel
Drogheda
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Oversaw the Desserts section.
- My main tasks were to Bake Some Homemade breads, and to make sure all the Brownies, Cheesecakes and different types of dessert were ready for service.
Chef de Partie
Italienaren Restaurant
Gotland
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Working in an Italian Restaurant, I had to make Fresh Risottos and Pastas.
- One of my main duties was to work on the Grill and to cook Steaks.
- The place was in Gotland, Sweden in one of the busiest areas of the Nordics Coast's fast pace and big volumes of tables.
Chef de Partie
The Europe Hotel
Fossa
06.2021 - 12.2021
- As a Continental and 5 Star Hotel Chef de Partie, I had to produce and create Fresh pastas, such as Fresh Gnocchi, Rigatoni alla Carbonara, flat breads and Pizzas.
- I use to make Blackboards Specials every day.
- Luxury 5 Stars
Education
Level 2 and 3 Food and safety and highline for catering -
St Olivers C.c
DroghedaSkills
- Plate presentation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety regulations
- Menu development
- Culinary techniques
- Food preparation
References
Strong reference upon request!
Passport Holder
Irish
Languages
Spanish
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Chef de Partie
Hf holidays
11.2025 - 04.2026
Chef de Partie
The Aldwark Arms
05.2024 - 05.2025
Chef de Partie
The Glenside Hotel
07.2023 - 03.2024
Chef de Partie
Italienaren Restaurant
04.2022 - 10.2022
Chef de Partie
The Europe Hotel
06.2021 - 12.2021
Level 2 and 3 Food and safety and highline for catering -
St Olivers C.c