DANIEL SILVA
Houston,TX
Summary
I have always enjoyed the bar and restaurant industry. I love to work with different people and learning new things, as well as developing new strategies to increase skills and abilities within the industry. I hope to one day open a business. I am also a ,musician and I've found that working in bars and restaurants are a conducive environment for somebody who is creative in any way.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Monticello High
Houston, TX
04.2006
- Completed coursework towards High School Diploma (, ) 9 Years in the bar and restaurant industry
- Fluent with multiple POS systems
Barback/Doorman
Two Headed Dog
Houston , TX
04.2021 - Current
- Restocked ice, condiments and snacks.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Line cook
Moon Tower
Houston, TX
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Opening and closing the kitchen, organizing prep lists, preparing ingredients, Running food, and organizing shopping lists
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Line cook
Snooze
Houston, TX
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Short order cooking, high volume service, Opening and closing various cooking stations.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- High Volume brunch, avg. 4-12 thousand dollers per shift
Assistant manager/Keyholder
Pizza L'vino
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Opening and closing pizzeria, Organizing prep lists, managing a small crew of employees and drivers, using POS software to input numbers after closing as well as training new hires and mitigating issues with customers
Assistant manager/Keyholder
Pinks Pizza
Houston, TX
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Opening and closing the store, training new hires, counting registers and deposit bags, organizing prep lists and making orders.
Line cook
Einstein's Bagels
Houston, TX
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Working the cash register, opening and closing the store, as well as making orders and washing dishes,
Line Cook
The Butcher's Burger
Houston, TX
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared average of 150 orders each shift.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
Skills
- Portion Management
- Cold Service
- Pastries, Breads and Desserts
- Kitchen Equipment Management
- Cooking Method Accuracy
- Back of House Operations
- Ingredient Stocking
- Sanitation Standards Compliance
- Task Prioritization
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Retention
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Professional Development
Musician and Writer
I play in the local music scene, and keep a personal blog of creative pieces and short fiction.
Timeline
Barback/Doorman
Two Headed Dog
04.2021 - Current
Line Cook
The Butcher's Burger
02.2021 - 01.2022
Line cook
Moon Tower
10.2018 - 05.2021
Line cook
Snooze
03.2017 - 10.2018
Assistant manager/Keyholder
Pizza L'vino
01.2016 - 09.2017
Assistant manager/Keyholder
Pinks Pizza
08.2014 - 05.2016
Line cook
Einstein's Bagels
07.2012 - 08.2014
Monticello High
04.2006