ALBERTO SALAZAR
Sunnyside,NY
Summary
Hospitality professional with a background in high-volume serving, bartending, and banquet captain service in casual fine dining. Maintains order accuracy, supports smooth service flow, and resolves guest concerns calmly for VIP and diverse clientele.
Overview
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1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Limusina Nueva York
New York, New York
10.2025 - Current
- Managed banquet service flow during busy meal periods.
- Addressed guest concerns with calm, professional communication.
- Monitored order accuracy between kitchen staff and serving team.
Captain
Cathedrale Restaurant
East Village, NYC
01.2020 - Current
- Led service team at classic French-Mediterranean restaurant, showcasing coastal cuisines of Southern France, Italy, Spain, and Greece in an engaging atmosphere. Managed operations in high-volume casual fine dining establishment, ensuring seamless service and guest satisfaction.
- Presented menus and explained daily specials with polished dining room language.
- Took food and beverage orders accurately using restaurant POS systems.
Captain Waiter
Medusa
New York, New York
10.2024 - 2025
- Utilized knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to guide guests in menu selection.
- Coordinated service for high volume of tables, ensuring timely and pleasant dining experiences.
- Welcomed customers, addressed inquiries, and suggested specials to enhance guest satisfaction and drive sales.
Captain
BLT Prime Steakhouse
Upper East Side, NYC
02.2021 - 2025
- Led service in contemporary steakhouse with fresh seafood and inspiring ingredients, managing largest sections and catering to investors and VIP clientele.
- Presented menus and described seasonal dishes and wine pairings.
- Took accurate orders using POS system and shared special requests.
Captain Waiter
Kyma
New York, New York
08.2023 - 2024
- Presented menus to patrons, answered questions about menu items and made recommendations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to ensure a positive dining experience for numerous patrons each day.
Bartender
Gennaro Restaurant
Upper West Side, NYC
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Typical famous Sicilian Cuisine Restaurant, located on the Upper West Side for 25 years. Served busy bar area with 15 seats and 20 to 25 additional seats, efficiently providing drinks to patrons and staff. Cultivated relationships with regular clientele, including celebrities and politicians, enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Captain
Park Avenue Seasons
Gramercy, NYC
08.2014 - 03.2020
- Provided high-quality service as a server in an acclaimed restaurant in a fast-paced environment. Contributed to seasonal menu and decor changes, enhancing dining experience for guests. Menu and decoration changes according to each season. Provided attentive service to exclusive clientele for small and large parties, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Server-Bartender
La Bottega, The Maritime Hotel
Chelsea, NYC
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Served customers in rustic Italian restaurant in Chelsea meatpacking district, ensuring high levels of satisfaction in fast-paced environment.
Server-Bartender
Sotto 13
West Village, NYC
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Interact with customers in a busy, crowded restaurant, advising patrons on the details of the menu. Commended for multitasking abilities; frequently assigned the largest section of a restaurant during peak dining hours. Managed food substitutions and special customer requests.
Server-Bartender
Saks Fifth Avenue Café
Midtown, NYC
11.2010 - 11.2012
- Provided exceptional service at corporate gatherings and fashion events, enhancing guest experience.
JUNIOR ACCOUNTING
Eshave Inc.
Long Island City, NYC
02.2009 - 10.2009
- Keep and record all sales and payable accounts by retail and wholesale. Reconciled bank and credit card accounts with the company's account.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Accounting& Business Administration
A.S. LaGuardia C. College, LIC
NYC01-2018
Bachelor - Business Management
Bernard Baruch College
NYCBachelor - Industrial Engineer
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
EDUCATION
I am fluent in English and Spanish.
Certification
- Tipps
Timeline
Captain
Limusina Nueva York
10.2025 - Current
Captain Waiter
Medusa
10.2024 - 2025
Captain Waiter
Kyma
08.2023 - 2024
Captain
BLT Prime Steakhouse
02.2021 - 2025
Captain
Cathedrale Restaurant
01.2020 - Current
Bartender
Gennaro Restaurant
03.2015 - 03.2020
Captain
Park Avenue Seasons
08.2014 - 03.2020
Server-Bartender
La Bottega, The Maritime Hotel
06.2013 - 12.2014
Server-Bartender
Sotto 13
12.2012 - 05.2014
Server-Bartender
Saks Fifth Avenue Café
11.2010 - 11.2012
JUNIOR ACCOUNTING
Eshave Inc.
02.2009 - 10.2009
Associate of Applied Business - Accounting& Business Administration
A.S. LaGuardia C. College, LIC
Bachelor - Business Management
Bernard Baruch College
Bachelor - Industrial Engineer
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru