Javier Rodríguez Ponte "Taky"

Javier Rodríguez Ponte "Taky"

“Taste-oriented!!”

Javier Rodríguez Ponte "Taky"

“World inspiration cuisine with a strong galician accent ”

ACHIEVEMENTS

-Champion of Spain of Professional Chefs (2000, Madrid)

-10 º Position on World Cuisine Championship Bocuse D´or 2001, Lyon

-Three times Champion of Galician Chefs (1996, 98, 2000)

-Bronze Medal, European Cahmpionship of Regional Flavors (99, Holland)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

-Executive Chef, Catering Boketé (A Coruña)

-Executive Sous Chef, Taberna del Alabardero (Washington DC)

-Head Chef , Playa Club Restaurant (A Coruña)

-Meat and Grill Chef de Partie 3030 Ocean Restaurant (Florida)

-Internship and stages in Casa Pardo (A Coruña), Zuberoa (Oiartzun), El Bulli (Roses), Akelarre, Arzak (San Sebastián), Casa Solla (Poio), Hotel Savoy (Londres), Hotel Marriott Harbour Beach (Florida), Hotel Hyatt Regency La Manga (Murcia), Hotel Occidental Teguise (Lanzarote). Taberna del Alabardero (Madrid, Sevilla y Marbella), Ronald Reagan Building Catering Services(Washington DC).

STUDIES

-Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Administration (Southern New Hampshire University)

-Diploma in Hospitality Administration (Centro Superior de Hostelería de Galicia)

-Certificate in Culinary Arts, Elaboration and Administrationl (Centro Superior de Hostelería de Galicia)