Alina Mendez
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Highly focused leader in hospitality, motivated to give quality experience. Responsible in decision making and prioritizing customers requests for the highest level of service. Proven reliable individual that displays kindness, a positive environment, and passion for creating memorable guest experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Puesto/Marilas
09.2021 - Current
- Serve food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Prepare menu item cocktails and provide various recipes to ensure guests wishes.
- Maintain order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Assist head bartender with inventory management, ensuring sufficient stock levels for efficient bar operations.
- Maintain clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Catering Server
Bites And Batches Inc
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided friendly, courteous service guests.
- Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
Ambassador Coordinator
Beach City Sports
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated activities to promote a safe and productive environment.
- Performed specific (sport) strategies and effectiveness.
- Established positive, stimulating environment for players.
Cashier/Hostess
The Loft Hawaiian BBQ
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions
- Open/ Close restaurant - manage closing register
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CANo Degree - Radiologic Technology
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA01.2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Huntington Beach High School
Huntington Beach, CA06.2020
Skills
- Leadership: Decision making, stress management, organization
- Efficient Service: Active listening, time management, prioritization, and maintaining a positive welcoming environment
- Food Sales and Promotion: Provide detailed description of items and encourage choices to fit their desires
- Server/ Bartender Training: Acquired higher level skills/ mannerism in the restaurant in a brief period of time
- Multitasking Proficiency: Prioritize and organize tasks, well-focused to detail
- Problem Solving: Resolve guests complaints and follow up to maintain guests satisfaction Identify errors in service or upkeep with restaurant and resolve it immediately
Timeline
Catering Server
Bites And Batches Inc
06.2023 - 09.2023
Server/Bartender
Puesto/Marilas
09.2021 - Current
Ambassador Coordinator
Beach City Sports
05.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier/Hostess
The Loft Hawaiian BBQ
04.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Huntington Beach High School
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
Golden West College
No Degree - Radiologic Technology
Orange Coast College
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