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Overview
Work History
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Languages. Native: Spanish
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Ricardo Javier Bahr

Puebla City,PUE

Summary

Young cook with passion for food and nature, excellent organizational skills and ease for teamwork. Very adaptable to all types of environments and clear goal orientation. Always looking for solutions instead of problems. In previous jobs, have stood out for good productivity and the ability to learn quickly. Hardworking, creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Villa Bamboo
Villahermosa, TAB
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Managed team of 3 cooks, 2 servers and 1 cashier.
  • Every day served around 80 customers.

Half-time Cook / Half-Time Server

Quinze
Puebla, PUE
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Maintained clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Enhanced teamwork within kitchen staff by fostering collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Served 30 different tables each day.
  • Cooked for around 40 customers per day.

Education

Bachelor´s Degree - Gastronomy

UPAEP
Puebla
12.2024

Skills

  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Food trends awareness
  • Culinary expertise
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Ingredient Sourcing
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Team Management
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail

Languages. Native: Spanish

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Head Chef

Villa Bamboo
01.2019 - 12.2019

Half-time Cook / Half-Time Server

Quinze
08.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor´s Degree - Gastronomy

UPAEP
Ricardo Javier Bahr