Quirino Silva
Austin,TX
Summary
Self-starting Culinary Operator with 25 years of experience. Trained in leadership and sustainability practices to motivate a kitchen staff while taking on multiple tasks. Adept at menu preparation and cost-effective management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QUIRINO SILVA CULINARY CONSULTING
AUSTIN, TX
01.2019 - Current
Culinary Manager
Field Guide Fest
10.2022 - Current
- Managed chef attendance and maintained administrative adherence for all chef collaborators.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition.
- Maintained kitchen hardware and repaired tools or ordered equipment.
Director of Operations
LONGHORN MEAT MARKET
AUSTIN, TX
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed all aspects of a local meat purveyor and distributor for wholesale and retail sales
- Primary Operations support for 10+ employees including off-site Account Manager
- Redesigned retail space, online ordering, and POS system for customers
- Created and executed a mandated HACCP Plan, including SOPs development, employee awareness, backup management and periodic auditing
- Actively managed online store presence and customer relations by ensuring industry best practices are followed to guarantee optimal domain deliverability - this includes inventory management, specials development, and marketing promotions
- Created system for home delivery management
- Oversaw delivery fleet maintenance
- Provided routine and complex sales and cash flow reports to ownership group and staff
- Provided support for sister company, Texas Butchers, shipping butcher boxes of frozen meats direct to customers homes nationwide
- Responsible for preparing and submitting the annual budget to company principals
- Assisted developers in software and database design, security and optimization.
Owner, Operator/Chef
LONGHORN TEXAS BARBECUE
BASTROP, TX
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed new barbecue restaurant concept including menu creation, equipment purchasing, permitting, and staffing
- Led day-to-day operations, including prep, customer service, purveyor relationships, and equipment maintenance
- Created and maintained social media presence, as well as promotions and menu specials
- Created and implemented SOPs for staff and management.
Culinary Operations Consultant
SOCIAL MISFITS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with consultant colleague to develop menu and produce promotional materials
- Traveled to site for staff and management training and grand opening
- Provided follow-up support.
Culinary Operations Consultant
AUTOMAT KITCHEN
JERSEY CITY, NJ
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with consultant colleague to develop menu and produce promotional materials
- Traveled to site for staff and management training and grand opening
- Provided follow-up support.
Culinary Operations Consultant
FOREFRONT NETWORKS
AUSTIN, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Trail of Lights Cocoa Lab Annual event, 2019, 2021, 2022
- Reported directly to VP of Events and coordinated for pars and logistical distribution nightly
- Designed and oversaw production of the Cocoa Beast, mechanical unit that can bring tap water to 180F in seconds for making hot cocoa
- Managed Hot Cocoa operations for 21-day long event, serving 10,000 cups of hot cocoa nightly
- Created and implemented SOPs for staff and management.
Culinary Operations Consultant
SOUTHBITES COFFEE BAR
AUSTIN, TX
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed new coffeeshop concept in conjunction with principal; including menu creation, equipment purchasing, permitting, and staffing
- Led day-to-day operations, including prep, customer service, purveyor relationships, and equipment maintenance
- Managed social media presence, as well as promotions and menu specials
- Created and implemented SOPs for staff and management.
Culinary Operations Consultant
ROOST BACKYARD GRILL
CEDAR PARK, TX
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with consultant colleague to develop menu
- Provided staff and management training and grand opening.
COUNTY LINE INC
AUSTIN, TX
01.1997 - 01.2019
Director of Culinary Operations
FLYRITE CHICKEN
AUSTIN, TX
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Developed new chicken sandwich concept in conjunction with principal; including menu creation, equipment purchasing, permitting, and staffing
- Led day-to-day operations, including prep, customer service, purveyor relationships, and equipment maintenance
- Managed social media presence, as well as promotions and menu specials
- Created and implemented SOPs for staff and management.
Corporate Chef/Operations Manager
COUNTY LINE INC
AUSTIN, TX
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Refined operations systems, craft beer and cocktail program, and catering program.
Interactive Marketing Manager
COUNTY LINE INC
AUSTIN, TX
05.2009 - 09.2015
- Developed and managed social media promotions and training for all County Line locations.
Kitchen Manager
COUNTY LINE ON THE LAKE
AUSTIN, TX
01.1997 - 09.2015
- Oversaw BOH operations, for 300-seat restaurant
Executive Chef/General Manager
CANNOLI JOE’S
AUSTIN, TX
02.2007 - 05.2013
- Developed new Italian buffet restaurant concept including menu creation, equipment purchasing, permitting, and staffing
- Led day-to-day operations, including prep, customer service, purveyor relationships, and equipment maintenance
- Created and maintained social media presence, as well as promotions and menu specials
- Created and implemented SOPs for staff and management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, History
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
June 2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Food Styling
- Multiple POS systems (Toast, Square, Shopify)
- Social media marketing proficiency (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok)
Certification
Certified Food Manager, 2011-2026
Timeline
Culinary Manager
Field Guide Fest
10.2022 - Current
Director of Operations
LONGHORN MEAT MARKET
07.2022 - 03.2023
Culinary Operations Consultant
SOCIAL MISFITS
11.2021 - 01.2022
Owner, Operator/Chef
LONGHORN TEXAS BARBECUE
06.2021 - 05.2022
Culinary Operations Consultant
AUTOMAT KITCHEN
12.2020 - 05.2021
Culinary Operations Consultant
SOUTHBITES COFFEE BAR
03.2019 - 03.2020
QUIRINO SILVA CULINARY CONSULTING
01.2019 - Current
Culinary Operations Consultant
FOREFRONT NETWORKS
01.2019 - Current
Culinary Operations Consultant
ROOST BACKYARD GRILL
01.2019 - 02.2019
Director of Culinary Operations
FLYRITE CHICKEN
05.2015 - 01.2019
Corporate Chef/Operations Manager
COUNTY LINE INC
02.2013 - 12.2015
Interactive Marketing Manager
COUNTY LINE INC
05.2009 - 09.2015
Executive Chef/General Manager
CANNOLI JOE’S
02.2007 - 05.2013
COUNTY LINE INC
01.1997 - 01.2019
Kitchen Manager
COUNTY LINE ON THE LAKE
01.1997 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, History
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
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