Ali Zarei
New York,NY
Summary
Ambitious server with 9 years of experience bringing skills in order management, hospitality . Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards. Outgoing with an engaging personality and a flexible approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Server / Assistant Kitchen
Abigail Kirsch Catering
New York , NY
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in setting up banquet tables and chairs for events.
- Provided food, beverage and table service to guests during events.
- Restocked buffet tables with dishes, utensils, condiments, napkins. as needed.
- Worked with kitchen staff to ensure adequate levels of food supplies were available for service during events.
- Transported prepared food items from the kitchen to the designated area for serving purposes.
- Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating guest needs and responding promptly to requests or inquiries made by guests or other employees.
Barista
Madam Bonte Cafe
03.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
Server
Botte
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
Server
Taste Of Tehran
08.2020 - 12.2021
Server
Le Pain Quotidian
03.2018 - 03.2020
Runner/ Busser
The Abbey Restaurant
07.2015 - 05.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Istahban Azad University
Shiraz, Iran 05.2012
Skills
- Relationship Building, Team work
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Beverage Preparation
- Event Setup
- Food allergy understanding
- Order Taking
Timeline
Event Server / Assistant Kitchen
Abigail Kirsch Catering
03.2023 - Current
Barista
Madam Bonte Cafe
03.2023 - Current
Server
Botte
05.2022 - 02.2023
Server
Taste Of Tehran
08.2020 - 12.2021
Server
Le Pain Quotidian
03.2018 - 03.2020
Runner/ Busser
The Abbey Restaurant
07.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Istahban Azad University
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