Adan Llanos
Fontana,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Benihana
08.2026 - Current
- Create a fun and uplifting environment for guests to help bring a positive experience.
- Have extensive knowledge on meats and specials to help guests while guiding them through the menu.
- Upsell specific meats and beverages to build sales.
- Ensure order accuracy and communicate with hibachi chef to verify meals and any special accommodations.
- Make sure celebrations are noteworthy and help create memories for patrons to visit again.
Event Planner
Jorge's Custom Cabinets
12.2025 - Current
- Answer any and all questions pertaining to rates, availability, customs.
- Set a full weekly schedule and set quotas for hours worked, materials, location.
- Book keep all expenses for the month/week and maintain records for customers.
Cocktail Server
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2019 - 07.2025
- Set a positive tone for the guests at the first point of interaction and maintain a comfortable and enticing atmosphere.
- Tour the menu, answer all questions and sell our daily specials as well as our seasonal items.
- Have extensive knowledge about our beers and food items and what pairs well together.
- Thoroughly check identification of guests before serving alcohol beverages and have extensive knowledge on alcohol safety.
- Being able to handle multiple tables at once as well as constantly turning tables to increase walk-in business. Strategically time check-ins with each guests to sure all their needs are met.
- Establish gold standard for each table and make the overall experience positive to help ensure a returning visit.
Host-Server
Chili's Grill & Bar
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Help run the flow of the restaurant by seating and greeting in a timely manner.
- Answer any and all questions and upsell items we are currently marketing.
- Utilize team members and communicate with the kitchen staff to ensure meals come out correct and accurate.
- Prebuss at every opportunity and fully buss to maintain a presentable and sanitary environment.
- Use slow periods to restock and help other team members to ensure all guest and restaurant needs are met.
- Make sure closing duties are completed and thorough to help team members and the restaurant have a smooth transition for the next shift.
Skills
- Ability to work long period shifts
- POSI system experience
- Food and Beverage pairing with Alcohol safety and knowledge
- Sales building and upselling
- Communicates in both English and Spanish
- Experience in high volume dining and constant table turning
- Ability to receive outstanding reviews and surveys
Accomplishments
- Chili's Host of the year (2018)
- 1st place in BJ's Gift Card sales with over 4,000 in sales (2020)
- BJ's Takeout of the year (2020)
- BJ's STAR pins: S-Service, T-Team Work, A-Attitude, R-Reliability
Timeline
Server
Benihana
08.2026 - Current
Event Planner
Jorge's Custom Cabinets
12.2025 - Current
Cocktail Server
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2019 - 07.2025
Host-Server
Chili's Grill & Bar
05.2018 - 07.2019