Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Alejandro Israel Cedillo Ugalde

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Proven to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations, I leveraged my expertise in efficient table clearing and team collaboration at Il Barone Ristorante. My knack for maintaining cleanliness and safety, coupled with a strong ability to train and lead teams, significantly improved dining experiences and operational efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Busser/food Runner

Il Barone Ristorante
02.2008 - Current
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
  • Maintained high levels of cleanliness throughout shifts, contributing to overall restaurant presentation.
  • Reduced wait times for tables by quickly clearing and resetting them after guests departed.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
  • Collaborated with fellow bussers and servers to create an efficient flow during peak hours.
  • Anticipated server needs, proactively refilling water glasses and removing empty plates from tables.
  • Assisted servers in providing efficient service for improved guest experiences.
  • Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
  • Supported team members with additional tasks, promoting a positive work environment.
  • Helped manage operations of restaurants by cleaning up spills and other messes quickly to minimize hazards.
  • Refilled drinks and provided extra napkins and silverware to go extra mile in serving customers.
  • Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins, and cleaning spills.
  • Elevated guest experience through consistent table maintenance, including crumb sweeping and resetting silverware as needed.
  • Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
  • Coordinated with host staff on table availability, facilitating timely seating arrangements for guests.
  • Ensured timely food delivery by promptly bringing out dishes from the kitchen.
  • Streamlined communication between kitchen and serving staff to enhance overall efficiency during busy periods.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies of cleaning materials and tableware were available.
  • Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for kitchen staff to maintain uninterrupted service.
  • Enhanced customer service by quickly providing clean and well-organized tables ready for new guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to expedite food orders, ensuring hot and fresh meals were served.
  • Maintained well-stocked and organized busser station, ensuring quick access to cleaning supplies and tableware.
  • Contributed to safety and cleanliness, meticulously sanitizing tables and chairs according to health guidelines.
  • Improved waste management practices by effectively sorting and disposing of trash and recycling materials.
  • Contributed to special events setup, efficiently arranging tables and decor according to event specifications.
  • Facilitated smooth dining experience, promptly addressing spills and hazards to prevent accidents.
  • Maintained welcoming restaurant atmosphere, contributing to positive customer experiences by keeping dining area neat.
  • Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
  • Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
  • Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
  • Assisted customers with carry-out service.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with quick and courteous food delivery.

Busser/food Runner/barback

Dave & Buster's
10.1998 - 04.2011
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
  • Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
  • Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
  • Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
  • Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
  • Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently stocking and organizing bar supplies and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
  • Assisted with training new barbacks, sharing knowledge of bar operations and best practices, resulting in a more efficient team.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Increased teamwork among staff members by proactively offering assistance whenever needed or requested from coworkers or supervisors.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Enhanced customer experience by engaging with patrons in a friendly and personable manner while assisting bartenders.
  • Enhanced team efficiency, coordinated with bartenders to anticipate needs and prepare for upcoming events.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow by organizing bar layout for easy access to frequently used bottles and tools.
  • Enhanced beverage service, assisted in developing streamlined system for tracking and replacing kegs.
  • Streamlined bar operations, prepared garnishes for drinks ahead of busy periods.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by quickly clearing tables and ensuring welcoming atmosphere.
  • Ensured optimal cleanliness, sanitized bar surfaces, and washed glassware to maintain hygienic environment.
  • Enhanced bar efficiency by restocking all necessary bar supplies, including liquors, fruits, and ice, before and during service hours.
  • Supported inventory management, monitored stock levels, and alerted management to low supplies, preventing stockouts.
  • Optimized storage solutions, rearranged liquor shelves for better space utilization.
  • Reduced service times, efficiently managed dishwasher during high-volume periods.
  • Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.

Restaurant Busser

Nello Cusina
11.2006 - 02.2008
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
  • Maintained high levels of cleanliness throughout shifts, contributing to overall restaurant presentation.
  • Reduced wait times for tables by quickly clearing and resetting them after guests departed.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
  • Collaborated with fellow bussers and servers to create an efficient flow during peak hours.
  • Anticipated server needs, proactively refilling water glasses and removing empty plates from tables.
  • Assisted servers in providing efficient service for improved guest experiences.
  • Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
  • Supported team members with additional tasks, promoting a positive work environment.
  • Helped manage operations of restaurants by cleaning up spills and other messes quickly to minimize hazards.
  • Refilled drinks and provided extra napkins and silverware to go extra mile in serving customers.
  • Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins, and cleaning spills.
  • Elevated guest experience through consistent table maintenance, including crumb sweeping and resetting silverware as needed.
  • Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
  • Coordinated with host staff on table availability, facilitating timely seating arrangements for guests.
  • Ensured timely food delivery by promptly bringing out dishes from the kitchen.
  • Streamlined communication between kitchen and serving staff to enhance overall efficiency during busy periods.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies of cleaning materials and tableware were available.
  • Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for kitchen staff to maintain uninterrupted service.
  • Enhanced customer service by quickly providing clean and well-organized tables ready for new guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to expedite food orders, ensuring hot and fresh meals were served.
  • Maintained well-stocked and organized busser station, ensuring quick access to cleaning supplies and tableware.
  • Contributed to safety and cleanliness, meticulously sanitizing tables and chairs according to health guidelines.
  • Improved waste management practices by effectively sorting and disposing of trash and recycling materials.
  • Contributed to special events setup, efficiently arranging tables and decor according to event specifications.
  • Facilitated smooth dining experience, promptly addressing spills and hazards to prevent accidents.
  • Maintained welcoming restaurant atmosphere, contributing to positive customer experiences by keeping dining area neat.
  • Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
  • Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
  • Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
  • Assisted customers with carry-out service.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with quick and courteous food delivery.

Education

ESTIC 46
Mexico, ME
06.1984

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Table Bussing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Safety awareness
  • Professional Appearance
  • Food Running
  • Cleanliness Maintenance
  • Workplace Safety
  • Effective problem solving
  • Efficient Table Clearing
  • Guest Relations
  • Inventory Management
  • Server Support
  • Food Safety
  • Memory retention
  • Food safety practices
  • Proper Glassware Handling
  • Quality Control
  • Restaurant Etiquette
  • Turning Tables
  • Table setting knowledge
  • Quality Assurance
  • Event Coordination
  • Quick Dishwashing
  • Beverage Service
  • Training and coaching
  • Table resetting
  • Restaurant industry expertise
  • Dish collection
  • Dining room maintenance
  • Table reset
  • Dining room cleaning
  • Station restocking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Clear Communication
  • Cleaning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Supply Restocking
  • Table setup
  • Table clearing
  • Employee Training
  • Team Leadership
  • Timely food delivery
  • Table Setting
  • Wait Staff Support
  • Kitchen Communication
  • Language Fluency
  • Service Bar Restocking
  • Beer Keg Replacement

Timeline

Busser/food Runner

Il Barone Ristorante
02.2008 - Current

Restaurant Busser

Nello Cusina
11.2006 - 02.2008

Busser/food Runner/barback

Dave & Buster's
10.1998 - 04.2011

ESTIC 46
Alejandro Israel Cedillo Ugalde