Rosana Santos Fernandes
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Experienced and passionate hospitality professional with over 10 years in the culinary and service industry, including 6 years running a successful food business. Skilled in food and beverage operations, team leadership, training, event coordination, and guest satisfaction. Recognized for excellence in service, creativity, and safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Church Volunteer
Christ Church Cathedral Burrard
Vancouver, BC, Canada
09.2024 - Current
- Welcomed guests, hosted events, and provided food service for community gatherings.
Owner
Acai Brazil Trading
Manama, Bahrain
04.2018 - 05.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations of a food service business specializing in healthy breakfast and Acai bowls.
- Menu preparation and staff training
- Established and ran three retail outlets in major shopping malls.
- Built relationships with restaurant industry clients and coordinated imports from Brazil.
Head Chef
Bossa Nova Restaurant
Manama, Bahrain
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Led kitchen operations, managed food cost, and ensured high-quality service standards.
- Collaborated with front-of-house to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
Head Chef
Embassy Of Brazil
Doha, UAE
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Prepared meals for diplomatic events and ensured culturally appropriate fine dining experiences.
Sous Chef
Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
Doha, UAE
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted Executive Chef in managing team operations and ensuring 5-star service compliance.
- Recognized with 'The Spirit to Serve' Award in 2016 for outstanding hospitality performance.
Demonstration Chef
Sadia Company
Recife, Brazil
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Create recipes, demonstrate recipe development, and train customers.
Manager
Mar Hotel
Recife, Brazil
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Supported the Executive Chef in menu development, food costing, training, and staff supervision.
- Maintained hygiene and safety standards across all kitchen operations.
Education
Food Safety Management -
SENAC
07.2015
Gastronomy Degree -
Mauricio De Nassau University
12.2013
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Guest Services
- Culinary Operations
- Team Leadership
- Event Planning
- Food Safety (HACCP & WHMIS)
- Inventory & Cost Control
- Menu Development
- Sense of Urgency
- Team Engagement
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
- Marriott Great Food Safe Food Training, 2016
- Sommelier Certification, La Luna School of Gastronomy, 2015
Timeline
Church Volunteer
Christ Church Cathedral Burrard
09.2024 - Current
Owner
Acai Brazil Trading
04.2018 - 05.2023
Head Chef
Bossa Nova Restaurant
07.2017 - 12.2017
Head Chef
Embassy Of Brazil
01.2017 - 04.2017
Sous Chef
Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
02.2016 - 11.2016
Demonstration Chef
Sadia Company
02.2015 - 09.2015
Manager
Mar Hotel
01.2014 - 02.2015
Food Safety Management -
SENAC
Gastronomy Degree -
Mauricio De Nassau University