John Nicholas Gatchalian Balanta

4A Duplex, C.V. Francisco St. Amorsolo, U.P. Campus,

Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Phone No.: + 8 351-0288
Mobile No.: + 63 9179672507
Email Add: jnicobalanta@gmail.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Address : 4A Duplex, C.V. Francisco St. Amorsolo, U.P. Campus, Diliman, Q.C.
Birthdate : March 21, 1989
Birth Place : City of Manila, Philippines
Height : 168 cm
Weight : 70 Kg
Civil Status : Married
Religion : Roman Catholic
Nationality : Filipino

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary
School: University of the Philippines Integrated School 1995 - 2002
Address: UP Campus, Diliman Quezon City

Secondary
School: University of the Philippines Integrated School 2002 - 2006
Address: Katipunan Avenue, Diliman Quezon City

College
Course: Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management 2006 - 2010
School: Centro Escolar University
Address: Mendiola, Manila, Philippines

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Position: Chief Cook

Company: Optimum Marine Management, 88 Aces Maritime Services
Address: 5th Floor, Zen Tower Bldg. 1111 Natividad A. Lopez St. Ermita, Manila,
Philippines
Date: August 2020 – March 2021

Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities:

 In-charge of preparing healthy balance meal for all crew, officers and visitors of the
vessel while making sure that the set budget was met.
 In-charge in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene inside the galley and provision
rooms.
 In-charge in ordering and receiving provisions and arranging the items base on its
expiration dates.
 Making sure that all galley equipment’s and tools are in good working condition.
 Prepares monthly reports and inventory.

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Position: Messman
Company: Optimum Marine Management, 88 Aces Maritime Services
Address: 5th Floor, Zen Tower Bldg. 1111 Natividad A. Lopez St. Ermita, Manila,
Philippines
Date: June 2019 – October 2019

Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities:

 Setting of tables, serving of food and waiting of tables
 Washing and sanitizing of dishes, pots and kitchen equipment’s
 Prepare coffee, juice, fresh fruits and salad for all the ship’s crew
 Make beds and clean quarters of officers
 Assists Chief Cook if needed

Position: Messman
Company: Optimum Marine Management, Magsaysay Maritime Corporation
Address: Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, 520 T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila,
Philippines
Date: June 2016 – September 2018

Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities:

 Setting of tables, serving of food and waiting of tables
 Washing and sanitizing of dishes, pots and kitchen equipment’s
 Prepare coffee, juice, fresh fruits and salad for all the ship’s crew
 Make beds and clean quarters of officers
 Assists Chief Cook if needed

Position: Barista
Company: Starbucks, Rustan Coffee Corporation
Address: 3rd Floor, Urban Building, Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Philippines
Date: August 2, 2015 – April 30, 2016

Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities:

 Take orders, make coffee, tea, and other drinks to customer specifications
 Operate cash registers and credit card machines
 Maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all preparation area, dining area, comfort
room, and back of the house
 Engaging with guests and providing them with excellent customer service

Position: Technical Equipment Staff

Company: Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
Address: 5th Floor, PAGCOR House Annex, U.N. Avenue Cor. Maria Orosa St.
Ermita, Metro Manila, Philippines
Date: April 28, 2014 – April 29, 2015

Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities:

 Assist in inventory of corporate giveaways on-hand
 Assist in releasing of corporate giveaways
 Assist in preparing and arranging documents submitted by proponents who are requesting
for sponsorship from the company.
 Assist in consolidating reports/results from events that were sponsored by the company

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Position: Shift Manager
Company: Yellow Cab Pizza Company
Address: 5484 South Super Highway cor. Gen. Tinio St., Brgy.Bangkal, Makati City
Philippines
Date: February 2, 2011 – October 9, 2013

Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities:

 Provides assistance to Restaurant Manager
 To ensure that all handled staffs are doing their tasks accordingly.
 Ordering of stocks and raw materials for store consumption.
 Responsible in making the weekly schedule of staffs, and making sure that all shifts are
covered.
 Monitoring of operation from time to time.
 Making sure that all policies and procedures of the organization are being followed by
each member of the team.
 Handling of all staff concerns and other store related issues.
 Provide superb customer service.
 Responsible in providing customer needs.
 Handling customer complaints.

Position: Management Trainee

Company: Yellow Cab Pizza Company
Address: 5484 South Super Highway cor. Gen. Tinio St., Barangay Bangkal, Makati
City, Philippines
Date: August 2, 2010 – February 1, 2011

Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities:

 To ensure that handled staffs are doing their tasks accordingly.
 Ordering of stocks and raw materials for store consumption.
 Making sure that all shifts are covered.
 Monitoring of operation from time to time.
 Handling of all staff concerns and other store related issues.
 Provide superb customer service.
 Responsible in providing customer needs.
 Handling customer complaints.

Position: Junior Barista

Company: The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Address: Unit 4 #108, E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Libis, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Date: April 2008 – December 2008

Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities:

 Responsible for preparing and serving hot/cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks,
blended coffees, and teas.
 Maintaining, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, utensils, and equipment.
 Guide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
 Taking customer orders, receiving and processing customer payments.
 Prepares gourmet items, such as pasta, sandwiches, breakfast and salad.
 Providing an excellent customer service.

TRAININGS / SEMINARS ATTENDED

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Training Center: Oceanic Training Center Duration: January 2019 –
Address: Aseana II Bldg. Bradco Ave. Paranaque City February 2019
Title: Ships Catering (Ship’s Cook) NC III
Training Center: Casino Filipino Paranaque Duration: May 13-14, 2014
Address: Paranaque
Title: Values Enrichment Program

Training Center: Philippine Nautical Training Institute Duration: June 1- 9, 2010

Address: Intramuros, Manila
Title: Basic Safety Training

Training Center: Discovery Suites Hotel Duration: October 2009 –

Address: 25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City January 2010
Title: On the Job Training

Training Center: EDSA Shangri-la Duration: August 25, 2009

Address: Ortigas, Pasig City, Philippines
Title: 3rd Annual Convention

Training Center: T.G.I Friday’s Duration: September 30, 2008

Address: Robinsons Place, Manila, Philippines
Title: Restaurant Bar Tour and Seminar

Training Center: Centro Escolar University Duration: February 21, 2008

Address: Mendiola, Manila, Philippines
Title: Coffee Seminar by Cravings

Training Center: Centro Escolar University Duration: February 14, 2008

Address: Mendiola, Manila, Philippines
Title: Bartending and Flairtending Seminar

Training Center: Hotel Philippine Plaza Duration: August 17, 2006

Address: Manila, Philippines
Title: Hotel Familiarization Tour,
Housekeeping Overview, & Banquet Operation Overview

SPECIAL SKILLS / INTERESTS

 Effective team leader and cooperative team player

 Basic knowledge in cooking
 Basic knowledgeable in major relevant computer applications like MS Word, MS Excel.
 Well-versed in oral and written Filipino and English.
 Knowledgeable in coffee mixing
 Art

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Mr. Philip S. Neri

Supervisor
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
Corporate Communications and Services Department
Mobile Number - 09198514695

Mr. Reynaldo B. Lacandazo

Former Chief Steward
Odfjell Philippines

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Mobile Number – 09475391588

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