Chotiphat Laisuwan
195/467 Sanpawut Rd, Bangna, Bangkok
Summary
Award-winning Executive Pastry Chef with a proven track record of culinary excellence and business acumen, showcased by winning Iron Chef Thailand and earning the ACE RISING STAR AWARD from JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok.
Professional Chef with deep expertise and readiness for leadership. Proven track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in business management, financial planning, and customer relations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Executive Pastry Chef
Lick the Lips
04.2024 - Current
Owner & Executive Pastry Chef
Geelicious Bakehouse
07.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers to secure premium-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Managed inventory of ingredients and supplies, ensuring optimal freshness while minimizing costs.
Executive Pastry Chef
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Established a strong rapport with fellow chefs and kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and open communication to ensure seamless execution of daily operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain consistent flavor profiles and presentation standards across all desserts.
- Incorporated modern culinary techniques such as molecular gastronomy into traditional pastry recipes to create unique dessert offerings that set the establishment apart from competitors.
- Participated in industry conferences or workshops to stay current on new trends, techniques, and ingredients in the world of pastry.
- Assisted in budget planning for the pastry department by forecasting ingredient needs and monitoring expenses closely throughout each fiscal quarter.
- Oversaw daily operations in the pastry department, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining exceptional product quality.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to develop innovative dessert menus, resulting in increased sales and repeat customers.
Pastry Chef
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Ability to showcase new products regarding brand creativity
- Develop new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends
- Manage inventory, labor, expenses and other operational processes
- Recruit, hire and train 30 bakery staffs of efficient, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff
development and continuing education to employees - Prepare all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and
presentation - Conduct cooking class for guest
- Replenish and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures
- Ensure that all outlet reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs and
correspondence are completed in liaison with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in accurate and punctual manner - Establish and maintain positive vendor relationships
Chef De Cuisine
Azie Media Restaurant
03.2015 - 08.2015
Sous Chef / Pastry Chef
Azie Media Restaurant
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Train chefs in preparing & cooking foods in restaurants to make sure an efficient profitable food service
- Plan or participate in planning menus and utilization of food surpluses leftovers, taking into account
probable number of guests - Consistently keep a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation
and safety requirements - Assist and support the executive chef in routine and additional tasks
- Assist cooks on the preparation, cooking and presentation of different foods in the restaurant and banquets
- Systematically taste and smell all prepared dishes, and observe color, texture and garnishes
- Order & maintain food and inventory items
- Provide assistance for identifying creative pastry display along with other baked food items
Pastry Chef / Kitchen Manager
Azie on Main Restaurant
04.2010 - 02.2014
Pastry Cook
Azie On Main Restaurant
09.2008 - 03.2010
Pastry Cook (Internship)
Savona Restaurant
08.2009 - 11.2009
Education
Bachelor Degree in Pastry Arts - Pastry Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, USA01-2013
Associate of Science in Pastry Arts - Pastry Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, USA01-2010
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai, Thailand01-2003
Skills
- Team management
- Food cost analysis
- Pastry techniques
- Baking expertise
- Menu development
- Operations management
- Business management
- Customer relations
Accomplishments
- Winning Iron Chef Thailand ONE-ON-ONE Battle November 2023
- Appeared in The Next Iron Chef Thailand Season 2
- Winning Iron Chef Thailand Season 7 Episode 6, December 2017
- ACE RISING STAR AWARD 2018 - Continent Winner from JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
- Participated in JW Taste of the Moment at Singapore with 6 Asia Pacific Chefs, March 2018
- Appeared in BigChilli Magazine Thailand, December 2018
- Appeared in USA Today Magazine with other Pastry Chef all over USA, 2014
- Awarded from MainLineToday Magazine, USA as Best Pastry Chef, 2013
- Awarded from MainLineToday Magazine, USA as Hot Plates Awards 2013
Timeline
Owner & Executive Pastry Chef
Lick the Lips
04.2024 - Current
Owner & Executive Pastry Chef
Geelicious Bakehouse
07.2022 - Current
Executive Pastry Chef
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
02.2019 - 03.2022
Pastry Chef
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
09.2015 - 01.2019
Chef De Cuisine
Azie Media Restaurant
03.2015 - 08.2015
Sous Chef / Pastry Chef
Azie Media Restaurant
02.2014 - 02.2015
Pastry Chef / Kitchen Manager
Azie on Main Restaurant
04.2010 - 02.2014
Pastry Cook (Internship)
Savona Restaurant
08.2009 - 11.2009
Pastry Cook
Azie On Main Restaurant
09.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor Degree in Pastry Arts - Pastry Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Associate of Science in Pastry Arts - Pastry Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Chiang Mai University
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