Adrian Navarro
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
As someone who loves to build relationships with people, I enjoy working in environments that require communication between a client. Getting a quick smile out of someone, even in a 2 minute conversation, brings pleasure to me, which allows me to bring a positive attitude to work environments.
In past jobs, I've been required to work shifts alone, which required me to take care of an entire floor of a restaurant by myself. I've gained the abilities to multi-task, take care of restocking duties and chores around the establishment, all while taking care of walk-in clients.
Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a bartending role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Cafe Cubano
Elmwood Park, IL
05.2017 - Current
- Helped customers select menu items by suggesting courses, explaining specials and answering food preparation questions.
- Recorded patron's meal options, identifying dietary needs or special requests to correctly transmit orders.
- Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Presented menus to patrons, answered questions about menu items and made recommendations.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Checked identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Informed customers about specials, upselling additional food and drink items.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Education
No Degree -
A-List Startender’s
Chicago, ILSkills
- Food Safety Understanding
- Menu Recommendations
- Relationship Building
- Cool Under Pressure
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Menu Memorization and Presentation
- Team Player
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- High Energy and Stamina
- Warm and Friendly
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Waiter
Cafe Cubano
05.2017 - Current
No Degree -
A-List Startender’s