Anthony Garcia
Arroyo Grande,CA
Summary
Hardworking waiter with several years of experience and solid background in food service field. Highly skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of delivering speedy service while working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff. Highly skilled professional experienced in supporting restaurant operations. Maintained communication while working closely with servers, hosts and managers. Expert at providing exceptional customer service by quickly and energetically completing special requests.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Blue Seafoood
Arroyo Grande, CA
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
Server
Ocean Grill Avila Beach
Avila Beach, CA
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Server
San Luis Country Club
San Luis, CA
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Server/Bartender Shift Manager
Mclintocks
Pismo Beach, CA
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
Server
Giuseppe's Ristorante
Pismo Beach, CA
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leland High
San Jose, CA06-1994
Skills
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Menu item recommendation
- High volume dining
- Relationship management
- Table setting
- Food station setup
- Banquet coordination
- Menu memorization
- Point of sale (POS) system operations
- Food running
- POS operation
- Responsible beverage service
- Wine service
- Tableside etiquette
- Wine pairing
- Professional appearance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Menu knowledge
Timeline
Server
Blue Seafoood
02.2024 - 11.2024
Server
Ocean Grill Avila Beach
01.2021 - 12.2023
Server
San Luis Country Club
04.2018 - 03.2020
Server/Bartender Shift Manager
Mclintocks
07.2013 - 04.2018
Server
Giuseppe's Ristorante
06.2010 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Leland High
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