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Alina Pinedo

Tehachapi,CA

Summary

Energetic Hostess with exceptional experience-enhancing customer experiences in foodservice setting. Courteous and friendly when directing customers to tables, giving directions and taking reservations. Constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice

JP Electric
10.2016 - Current
  • Identifying, analyzing, troubleshooting, and aiding with repairs of equipment and electrical faults
  • Interpreting blueprints and schematics
  • Updating work logs, client accounts, and handling other administrative duties
  • Ordering replacement parts and equipment as needed
  • Completing electrical installations and carrying out various maintenance duties.
  • Helped to install systems, components, and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings
  • Worked with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service

Ranch Hand

03.2018 - Current
  • Feeding and caring for livestock, including chickens, horses, goats, and pigs
  • Maintaining fences and corrals to ensure animals stay contained
  • Inspecting livestock to identify any health issues or problems with their living conditions
  • Inspecting fences for damage and repairing them as needed
  • Cleaning pens, troughs, and other equipment used to house animals
  • Grooming animals to prevent infestations of parasites or disease outbreaks
  • Maintained safety when using equipment and tools by following established precautions

Hostess

Denny’s Restaurant
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation
  • Supported servers, food runners and busters with keeping the dining area ready for every guest
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers
  • Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service
  • Checked and restocked server areas organized and got change for front counter.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests

Busser

The Mulligan Room
01.2023 - Current
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • 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.
  • Refilled drinks and provided extra napkins and silverware to go extra mile in serving customers.
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Greeted customers and provided menus upon arrival to dining room.
  • Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections.
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Mojave River Academy
Tehachapi, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Stall and Pen Cleaning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • To-Go Order Preparation
  • Dining Room Monitoring
  • Cash Register Operations
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Phone Inquiries
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification

Certification

Food Handlers Training

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Busser

The Mulligan Room
01.2023 - Current

Hostess

Denny’s Restaurant
08.2021 - 09.2022

Ranch Hand

03.2018 - Current

Apprentice

JP Electric
10.2016 - Current

Diploma - General Studies

Mojave River Academy
Alina Pinedo