Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Previous Work Experience
Certification
References
Timeline
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Raul Barreto

Raul Barreto

Chef
Coquitlam,BC

Summary

Executive Chef with 20+ years of experience in award-winning restaurants. Specializes in diverse cuisines and innovative menu development. Demonstrated success in team management and enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional culinary offerings. Ready to leverage culinary expertise to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Managing Partner

Grupo Barreto Hardware Inc.
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
10.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of hardware retail and distribution.
  • Ensured compliance with legal regulations and corporate policies.

Head Chef

Mahony's Tavern
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Developed seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
  • Implemented inventory management practices to reduce waste and control costs.

Culinary Development Chef

Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport
Richmond, BC
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Oversaw all food and beverage outlets in hotel, ensuring operational excellence.
  • Managed culinary teams for Freebird Restaurant, Events & Banquets, and in-room dining services.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies for daily kitchen needs.

Chef De Cuisine

Acquafarina
Vancouver, BC
10.2020 - 06.2021

Conducted menu tastings and developed recipes to enhance culinary offerings.

Led hiring and training initiatives to build an effective team.

Managed guest relations to ensure high standards of quality assurance.

Chef De Cuisine

Club Versante
Richmond, BC
02.2018 - 12.2019

Developed menu and conducted recipe tastings for two restaurants.

  • Established SOPs and sanitation programs to ensure compliance.
  • Coordinated private VIP events for prospective members, enhancing engagement.

Executive Chef - Owner

Fiesta Creative Catering
New Westminster, BC
02.2012 - 07.2019
  • Directed staff selection, hiring, and training processes to enhance team capabilities.
  • Developed menus and analyzed food costs to optimize resource allocation.
  • Supervised three culinary divisions: Hot Lunch School Program, Corporate Market, and Weddings.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Training & Restaurant Management

Dubrulle Culinary Institute
Vancouver, BC
2002

Bachelor of Arts - Restaurant Management

Culinary Institute Of Latin America - CESSA
Mexico City, CDMX
2000

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Menu development
  • Event planning
  • Food costing
  • Staff training
  • Quality assurance
  • Purchasing and SOP development

Previous Work Experience

Executive Sous Chef - Monk McQueen‘s Restaurant

January 2010 - December 2010

Sous Chef - Cobre Restaurant (Now Cuchillo)

January 2008 - December 2009

Sous Chef - Quince

2007 - 2008 Vancouver, BC

Chef de Cuisine - Celebrity Cruises

2005 - 2006

Saucier (CDP) - Feenie's Restaurant

2004 - 2005 Vancouver BC

Chef de Partie - Lumiere Restaurant

2003 - 2004Vancouver BC

Executive Chef - 235 Deli

2001 - 2002 - Mexico City

Head Chef - Le Petit Clunny

2000 - Mexico City

Certification

  • Up- to-date Food Safe Level 1 and 2
  • Food Allergen Training Program (2018)
  • Red Seal Certification (2011)
  • WHIMS Certification
  • Serving It Right Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Managing Partner

Grupo Barreto Hardware Inc.
10.2024 - Current

Head Chef

Mahony's Tavern
04.2023 - 10.2023

Culinary Development Chef

Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport
06.2021 - 09.2022

Chef De Cuisine

Acquafarina
10.2020 - 06.2021

Chef De Cuisine

Club Versante
02.2018 - 12.2019

Executive Chef - Owner

Fiesta Creative Catering
02.2012 - 07.2019

Associate of Arts - Culinary Training & Restaurant Management

Dubrulle Culinary Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Restaurant Management

Culinary Institute Of Latin America - CESSA
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