Mauricio Sarmiento

Chef Mauricio Sarmiento, 36 years old, Venezuelan-Colombian nationality. graduated in Venezuela INCCES institute, specialist in world cuisine, Master in university teaching of gastronomy. work experience in several countries such as (Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico and Panama) In 2018 named best chef of the country by the institution SENA Colombia, participation as a jury in various cooking reality, experience in managing hotel operators and restaurateurs, deploying with his firm in advising and consulting nationally and internationally.

Education:

• National Institute of Socialist Training and Education (INCES) of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: Qualification: Executive Chef.
• ELYON YIREH Institutes: Qualification: National and International Haute Cuisine.
• National Learning Service (SENA), in the City of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia : Qualification: Haute Cuisine.

Work Experience:

• Mansion Tcherassi Hotel + SPA (Executive Chef); Cartagena de Indias, Colombia; to date.
• Consultant on gastronomic matters for the oxoHotel Hotel restaurants; to date.
• International Juror on the 2nd Edition of Super Chef Panama, 2018.
• International University Foundation (UNICOLOMBO) - (Lecturer in Gastronomy); Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. 
• PINNACLE, special events catering (Event Chef and Gastronomic Advisor - Mister "Pinchos"); New York, USA.
• Pipo International Hotel (Station Chef), Maracay, Venezuela. 
• Tequendama International Hotel (Event and Banquet Chef), Bogotá, Colombia.
• Campestre Villa Martha Hotel (Chef); Turbaco, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. 
• San Bernabé Café (Cook), Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.