Buteko – Brazilian Restaurant, Scarborough 6019 WA
Buteko Restaurant – 3 Scarbough beach road, Scarborough WA 6019
(08) 9245 5575 www.buteko.com.au
ABN: 19359177460
Date: 15/05/2024
RE: Uirande Vicente Torres
To whom it may concern,
I can confirm that Uirande Vicente torres is employed as a Head Chef by Buteko Restaurant, from
28/08/2023 until now. He is Employed on a full time basis for 40 HOURS per week. Their annual
salary is AUD75000.
Work tasks/responsibilities included:
- Coordinate a skilled kitchen team to execute an authentic Brazilian steakhouse menu for a 150-seat
restaurant.
- Enforce rigorous quality control measures to maintain the highest standards of food quality and
presentation.
- Streamline kitchen operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, ensuring strict adherence to
health and safety regulations.
- Cultivate collaboration and efficiency within the chef team to optimize kitchen performance.
- Introduce innovative dishes to drive the evolution of Buteko's menu, aligning with customer
preferences and market trends.
- Collaborate closely with management to ensure menu offerings consistently reflect the rich and
diverse flavors of Brazilian cuisine.
- Develop and implement precise financial strategies to balance cost-effectiveness with quality,
including optimizing ingredient sourcing, portion control, and menu pricing.
- Monitor expenses, negotiate supplier contracts, and implement cost-saving measures without
compromising dish integrity.
- Collaborate closely with the front-of-house team to prioritize customer satisfaction and enhance the
overall dining experience.
- Solicit and address customer feedback to bolster Buteko's reputation as a premier destination for
an immersive Brazilian culinary experience.
Tools and equipment used during this employment includes:
- Commercial Grade Knives: Utilize high-quality knives for precise and efficient food preparation,
ensuring consistent results and safety in the kitchen.
- Smoking Gun: Enhance the flavor of meats and other ingredients with a smoking gun, adding depth
and complexity to dishes through controlled smoking techniques.
- Convection Oven: Utilize a convection oven for even cooking and browning, allowing for efficient
preparation of a variety of dishes.
- Vacuum Sealer: Preserve the freshness and flavor of ingredients by vacuum sealing them, reducing
waste and ensuring quality in food storage.
- Immersion Blender: Use an immersion blender for quick and efficient blending of sauces, soups, and
dressings, achieving smooth and uniform textures.
- Industrial Mixer: Utilize an industrial mixer for large-scale preparation of dough, batter, and other
ingredients, ensuring consistency and efficiency in baking and pastry work.
- Sous Vide Machine: Employ sous vide cooking techniques to achieve perfect doneness and flavor
retention in meats, enhancing the quality of dishes.
If relevant include:
- Kitchen Management Software: Utilize specialized software for efficient inventory management,
recipe costing, and scheduling to streamline kitchen operations.
- Quality Control Checklist: Implement a comprehensive checklist to ensure consistent adherence to
quality standards in food preparation and presentation.
- Market Research Resources: Stay updated on culinary trends and customer preferences through
market research tools and industry publications to inform menu development.
- Cost Analysis Spreadsheet: Maintain a detailed spreadsheet to analyze ingredient costs, portion
sizes, and menu pricing strategies for optimal financial management.
- Supplier Database: Maintain a database of trusted suppliers and negotiate contracts to secure
high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Communication Platform: Use a communication platform to facilitate seamless collaboration
between kitchen staff, front-of-house team, and management, ensuring effective coordination and
feedback exchange.
- Customer Feedback System: Implement a system for collecting and analyzing customer feedback to
continually improve menu offerings and enhance the overall dining experience.
Should you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind Regards,
Signature:
Signatory full name: Tiago Dalamaria
Occupation/Job Title: Owner
Contact number: 040147-8176
Email address:
[email protected]
