Ana Rogal
Ventura,CA
Summary
Luxury hospitality professional with 7+ years of experience in high-end hotels and fine-dining restaurants. Proven background in both front-of-house service and pastry production within Forbes-level environments. Detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering polished, elevated guest experiences aligned with luxury brand standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Morning Server/ Server Assistant
San Ysidro Ranch
Santa Barbara, CA
2021 - Current
- Deliver attentive, warm, and professional service in a luxury fine-dining restaurant with elevated guest expectations
- Support servers during high-volume lunch service, ensuring seamless service flow and polished tableside presentation
- Anticipate guest needs and maintain luxury service standards throughout each dining experience
- Assist with food running, table maintenance, and guest requests to ensure smooth operations
- Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen staff, and management to support service excellence
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and adherence to luxury brand standards
Pastry Cook II
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Santa Barbara, CA
2017 - 2019
- Coordinated pastry and dessert production for multiple luxury outlets, including fine-dining restaurants and VIP lounge service
- Designed and tested dessert recipes for the opening of The Club Lounge (VIP)
- Created seasonal desserts and weekly specials for the coffee shop and restaurant outlets
- Supported banquet pastry production for large-scale events and high-profile functions
- Managed inventory, monitored stock levels, and inspected deliveries to ensure quality and freshness
- Maintained clean, organized workstations in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Assisted in training culinary students through the J-1 Program
Education
The Chocolate Academy
Chicago, ILButtercream Cake Workshop
Los Angeles, CALe Bouquet Culinary Arts School
El SalvadorSkills
Strong foundation for wine-focused service roles
Actively pursuing continued professional development in hospitality and wine education (WSET-aligned)
Timeline
Morning Server/ Server Assistant
San Ysidro Ranch
2021 - Current
Pastry Cook II
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
2017 - 2019
The Chocolate Academy
Buttercream Cake Workshop
Le Bouquet Culinary Arts School