ANDREW CHRISTENSON
Huntington Beach,USA
Summary
Dynamic and professional food server with extensive expertise in hospitality etiquette, food preparation, and exceptional customer service. Years of experience in the food service industry enhance guest satisfaction and streamline operations, consistently delivering top-notch service in fast-paced environments. Recognized for a friendly demeanor, strong team collaboration, and adaptability to changing demands while maintaining high service standards. Committed to fostering positive dining experiences and contributing to overall team success through excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-focused attitude.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server
King’s Fish House
Huntington Beach, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Cultivated memorable dining experiences by skillfully serving guests and proactively addressing their needs throughout the meal.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate understanding of guest preferences and dietary needs.
- Executed promotional strategies for daily specials and menu highlights to drive guest engagement.
- Coordinated service for several tables at once, maintaining a friendly demeanor and consistently delivering exceptional guest satisfaction.
Food Server
Louie’s By The Bay
Newport Beach, CA
05.2020 - 11.2025
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through prompt and friendly service. Enhanced guest dining experiences by effectively promoting daily specials and assisting with menu selections. Increased restaurant sales by recommending additional items to customers. Provided knowledgeable answers to questions about menu ingredients and made personalized recommendations. Coordinated with kitchen staff to address customer allergies and dietary needs. Maintained regular communication with guests to ensure satisfaction with each course. Anticipated and fulfilled additional guest requests to enhance their experience. Accurately calculated charges and processed payments efficiently.
Food Server
Cucina Enoteca
Newport Beach, CA
08.2014 - 02.2020
- Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely and friendly manner. Memorized and promoted daily specials and assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion. Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales. Answered questions about menu ingredients and made recommendations when requested. Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests. Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages. Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests. Correctly calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments.
Food Server
Eat Chow Restaurant
Newport Beach, CA
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Same responsibilities as most current job
Food Server
Zimzala Restaurant @ the Shorebreak Hotel
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Same responsibilities as most current job
Food Server
Tracht’s Restaurant @ the Renaissance Hotel
Long Beach, CA
09.2007 - 10.2010
- Worked for acclaimed Master Chef, Suzanne Tracht of Jar Restaurant, in her Long Beach fine dining, steakhouse concept. Same responsibilities as most current job
Founding Partner/ Owner operator
Memphis Restaurant Group & Detroit Bar
Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, CA
08.1995 - 08.2005
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/ Advertising
CSUF
Fullerton, CA, USA01.1995
Skills
- Works well under pressure Highly responsible and reliable Exceptional interpersonal skills California Food Handlers card Extensive front of house hospitality background and great team player Point of Sale (POS) system operation: Aloha, Squirrel, Micros, Open Table and Toast
- Safe food handling
- Guest relations
- POS system operations
Timeline
Food Server
King’s Fish House
12.2025 - Current
Food Server
Louie’s By The Bay
05.2020 - 11.2025
Food Server
Cucina Enoteca
08.2014 - 02.2020
Food Server
Eat Chow Restaurant
05.2012 - 07.2014
Food Server
Zimzala Restaurant @ the Shorebreak Hotel
08.2010 - 05.2012
Food Server
Tracht’s Restaurant @ the Renaissance Hotel
09.2007 - 10.2010
Founding Partner/ Owner operator
Memphis Restaurant Group & Detroit Bar
08.1995 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/ Advertising
CSUF