Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Computer Science Certification in progress
Timeline
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Alejandro Cruz

Newport Beach,CA

Summary

Hardworking Server/Sales associate with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Sevilla Restaurant
Costa Mesa, CA
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.

Server

Naples Ristorante E Pizzeria
Anaheim, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Knowledge of food safety, health codes, and regulations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Understanding of customer service principles
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Barback/Food Runner

Mastros Restaurants
San Francisco, CA
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Highly motivated and reliable team player
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Coordinated the kitchen service flow of orders.

Internship Student

Backroads
San Francisco, CA
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Learn the ins and outs of sales and operations in the travel industry.
  • Support our team with administrative tasks, learn sales techniques, and contribute to process improvement.
  • Assist with customer inquiries
  • thrive in collaborative environments and bring a positive attitude to every task.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

  • Spanish Fluency
  • Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Customer Relations Understanding
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Microsoft Certification

Certification

  • Food Handling Certification
  • Alcohol Certification
  • Excel Certified

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Computer Science Certification in progress

  • JAVA
  • PYTHON
  • C++

Timeline

Server

Sevilla Restaurant
10.2022 - 12.2023

Server

Naples Ristorante E Pizzeria
01.2022 - 12.2022

Barback/Food Runner

Mastros Restaurants
10.2019 - 08.2021

Internship Student

Backroads
05.2019 - 07.2020

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Orange Coast College
Alejandro Cruz