FABIO CAIRES
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Talented kitchen leader, team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Portuguese cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
I'm a hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Chef
La Novita Bakery
06.2023 - Current
- Preparing Portuguese cuisine
- Portuguese BBQ style chicken
- Stock control and orders
Kitchen Chef
Mata Bicho - Estrela De Abundancia I Lda
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Kitchen management
- Organization of the kitchen team
- Cook lunches, dinners and drinks
- Stock control and orders.
Bar Manager
Forge & Co
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Recruitment, training and motivation of the team
- Control stock weekly by ordering as needed
- Control of deliveries
- Maintaining the conservation of all types of drinks
- Supervision or liaison with the kitchen
- Updated with legislation and licensing
- Applying health and safety standards
- Sticking to budgets, increasing profits and managing cash flow
- Dealing with difficult customers
- Creation of cocktails and knowledge of the classics.
Chef and Bar Supervisor
Hoteis Cristal/Resort
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Bar/Restaurant stock control, ensuring that items are ordered before carrying out stock, monitoring waste and theft
- Preparing schemes, shifts and processing your orders
- Providing coverage to compensate staff on leave or sick
- Hire and work with the chef to develop the menu
- Keep the kitchen and stock stocked
- Organizing the repair of kitchen appliances, bar and other hospitality equipment.
Floor Supervisor
Hippodrome Casino
07.2012 - 03.2015
- Supervision of all Bussers and Runners in the building
- Creating weekly shifts for 24 hours of service
- Dividing teams for functions with canapés, buffet and restaurant
- Watching the kitchens for all needs
- Working with 300/400 customers in the restaurant
- Delivering food to those requested quickly at the right temperature and professionally
- Fast and able to work under pressure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escola Afonso Lopes Vieira
Leiria, Portugal06.2005
Skills
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Running
- Menu Development
- Food Safety Standards
- Multitasking Abilities
- Pastry Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Training
- Inventory Control
- Team Leadership
- Cost Control
- Operations Management
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Creative Mixology
- Classic Cocktails
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Certification
Smart Serve
Timeline
Kitchen Chef
La Novita Bakery
06.2023 - Current
Kitchen Chef
Mata Bicho - Estrela De Abundancia I Lda
12.2017 - 10.2021
Bar Manager
Forge & Co
10.2016 - 10.2017
Chef and Bar Supervisor
Hoteis Cristal/Resort
04.2015 - 10.2016
Floor Supervisor
Hippodrome Casino
07.2012 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Escola Afonso Lopes Vieira
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