Waiter's Assistant
Tierrasanta Mexican Restuarant
San Diego, CA
- Greeted customers and checked for seating availability.
- Assisted waiters in taking orders from customers, carrying trays of food to tables, and providing refills on drinks.
- Set up tables with cutlery, plates, glasses, and condiments before opening hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dining areas including tables, chairs, floors, windowsills, carpets.
- Bussed tables after customers had finished their meals.
- Cleared dishes from the tables after guests had finished their meal.
- Ensured that all areas of the restaurant were kept clean throughout shifts.
- Took payment from customers for their meals through cash or credit card transactions.
- Replenished beverages for diners throughout shift.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.