Aidan Parra
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caddie
Topgolf
08.2020 - Current
- Received over 150+ beverage orders nightly from wait staff and delivered beverages to guests while keeping up with bar orders.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, frequently cleaning and organizing serving and beverage backstock areas.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Decreased waste by reorganizing specialty areas and prioritizing specialty and expiring ingredients.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Crew Member
Five Below
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges, and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Promoted offerings by expression passion for company brand, products, services and solutions to customers.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Server
Amber Lights
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests.
Education
Diploma / GED -
Mountain View High School
Tucson, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Food Services
- Guest Safety
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Cash Handling
- Timely Food Delivery
- Social Perceptiveness
- Menu Memorization
- Order Accuracy
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Beverage Preparation
- Cool Under Pressure
- Bus Tables
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Creative Thinking
- Responsible Alcohol Service (RAS)
Timeline
Crew Member
Five Below
10.2021 - 01.2022
Caddie
Topgolf
08.2020 - Current
Server
Amber Lights
07.2020 - 07.2021
Diploma / GED -
Mountain View High School