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Andres Cervantes

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Expert in food preparation and service, with comprehensive experience in kitchen operations and customer interaction. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Maintains rigorous quality standards and fosters positive team collaboration, consistently recognized for speed and accuracy in order fulfillment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House Staff Member

Flagship at Meta
San Francisco, CA
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management staff.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests had a positive experience.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions about menu items.

Expo/Food Runner

The One Group (STK)
San Francisco, CA
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
  • Helped maintain organization of walk-in coolers and freezers according to health department regulations.
  • Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
  • Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
  • Collaborated with management team on ways to improve service levels within the restaurant.

Sales Associate

JNC Management
San Luis Obispo, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Restocked all supplies, prioritizing high-demand products.
  • Maintained cleanliness of inventory across shelving and display cases.
  • Counted and updated stock inventory regularly for accuracy.
  • Verified shipments to ensure correctness and completeness.
  • Educated customers on product features and benefits.

Line Cook/Prep

Hotel Cerro
San Luis Obispo, CA
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Prepared daily board items starting at 7 am.
  • Gathered wooden logs for brick oven pizza preparation.
  • Collected ingredients for designated station each day.
  • Managed station operations until lunch concluded at 3 pm.
  • Cleaned all work areas and restocked ingredients for dinner shift.
  • Performed dishwashing duties during understaffed shifts.

FOH/Cook

Koberl at Blue
San Luis Obispo, CA
11.2017 - 03.2020
  • Set up expo, bar, water stations, and seating for events.
  • Supported servers and cooks by performing duties of expo, food runner, and busser for over 30 tables.
  • Provided water to servers as needed to facilitate service.
  • Assisted bartenders during peak times to maintain efficiency.
  • Executed all support tasks for servers, cooks, and bartenders as a busser.
  • Performed dishwashing duties to ensure cleanliness in kitchen operations.
  • Conducted deep cleaning of entire kitchen to uphold hygiene standards.
  • Prepared various stations prior to restaurant opening, including salads, calamari, shrimp, oysters, desserts, veggies, apps, and sauces.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oxnard High School
Oxnard
01.2017

Skills

  • Quick learning ability
  • Effective communication
  • Computer proficiency
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service orientation
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Professional appearance

References

  • Patricia Koberl, Owner of Koberl at Blue, (805) 783-1135, patriciakoberl@gmail.com
  • Kenny, Executive Chef of Hotel Cerro, (818) 261-3239
  • Kevin Lockett, Store Manager at JNC, (408) 656-5575

Timeline

Front of House Staff Member

Flagship at Meta
09.2024 - 03.2025

Expo/Food Runner

The One Group (STK)
07.2022 - 08.2023

Sales Associate

JNC Management
07.2021 - 07.2022

Line Cook/Prep

Hotel Cerro
02.2020 - 09.2021

FOH/Cook

Koberl at Blue
11.2017 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Oxnard High School