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Abel Pagan

Summary

Core staff Server & Assistant Manager with full competence in team coordination and guest engagement. Trains staff and resolves guest concerns to uphold quality. Proven leadership, customer service, and conflict resolution. Enforces high standards and a positive team environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Server / Assistant Manager

San Jose Mexican Grill & Cantina
White Lake, NC
09.2024 - Current
  • Resolved guest concerns through calm communication and effective recovery.
  • Optimized seating reservations and table throughput during busy service.
  • Managed entire dining room to assure best service experience.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure speedy delivery of orders.
  • Used thorough knowledge of menu to accurately explain dining options.
  • Supervised & performed point of sale transactions, cash handling, and closeout.
  • Reference: Pablo Meza 910-918-2773

Barista / Cashier

Barefoot Brew
Elizabethtown, NC
09.2025 - 03.2026
  • Greeted guests and answered menu questions with friendly, attentive service.
  • Prepared coffees, teas, and smoothies following Barefoot Brew café recipes.
  • Operated POS system for accurate order processing and payment transactions.
  • Balanced cash drawer at shift end, and reconciled register transactions at shift close.
  • Cleaned all prep, cook, service, and seating areas to ensure health protocol compliance.
  • Trained new team members on unique cafe equipment.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Elizabethtown, NC
09.2024 - 12.2024

Prepared & served food following McDonald's standards & specifications :

  • Processed cash, card, and mobile payments.
  • Assembled menu items accurately.
  • Resolved customer complaints.
  • Completed opening, closing, and continuous restocking.

Cook/Cashier

Goldston's Sandwich Shop
White Lake, NC
07.2024 - 09.2024

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Bus Boy

El Patron Restaurant
Elizabethtown , NC
05.2022 - 01.2023

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Education

High School Diploma -

East Bladen High School
Elizabethtown
2024

Skills

  • Dining room management
  • Guest service & engagement
  • Food safety standards
  • POS systems & cash reconciliation
  • Reservation management
  • Team leadership & coordination

Timeline

Barista / Cashier

Barefoot Brew
09.2025 - 03.2026

Server / Assistant Manager

San Jose Mexican Grill & Cantina
09.2024 - Current

Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2024 - 12.2024

Cook/Cashier

Goldston's Sandwich Shop
07.2024 - 09.2024

Bus Boy

El Patron Restaurant
05.2022 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

East Bladen High School
Abel Pagan