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Salvador Diaz Barriga Rivera

Burleson,TX

Summary

Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at Fixe Southern House, excelling in menu development and cost control. Expert in food safety and inventory management, achieving significant cost reductions while enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative, diverse menus. Bilingual in English and Spanish, fostering strong vendor relationships to optimize quality and pricing.


Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Fixe Southern House
12.2023 - Current
  • Led kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service during high-volume periods.
  • Achieved significant cost reductions by negotiating with suppliers and optimizing inventory management.
  • Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.

Executive Chef

Compass Group USA
05.2018 - 12.2023
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.

Banquet Chef Executive

The Briar Club
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • Collaborated with banquet staff to deliver seamless execution of events, meeting the high expectations of clients.
  • Implemented safe food handling practices, ensuring compliance with local health department regulations at all times.
  • Wrote, maintained and updated banquet menu specifications, recipes and production forecasts.

Executive Chef

Franklin Park Senior Living
08.2011 - 04.2016
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.

Executive Sous Chef

Lakewood Country Club
01.1999 - 07.2011
  • Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
  • Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
  • Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.

Head Chef

Green Hill School
08.1998 - 07.2005
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • prepared healthy lunch for more than 15 hundred students, regularly developed new recipes in accordance with the student's taste nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Chef Training, Kitchen Management , Basic Computer

El Centro College
Dallas, TX
09-2000

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development
  • Sous vide technique
  • Food safety manager certification
  • Bilingual English & Spanish

Timeline

Executive Chef

Fixe Southern House
12.2023 - Current

Executive Chef

Compass Group USA
05.2018 - 12.2023

Banquet Chef Executive

The Briar Club
05.2016 - 04.2018

Executive Chef

Franklin Park Senior Living
08.2011 - 04.2016

Executive Sous Chef

Lakewood Country Club
01.1999 - 07.2011

Head Chef

Green Hill School
08.1998 - 07.2005

Associate of Arts - Chef Training, Kitchen Management , Basic Computer

El Centro College

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