Summary
Overview
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Education
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Anthony Romero

Las Vegas

Summary

Results-driven Dining Room Attendant with over 10 years of experience in food service. Expertise in maintaining operational efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments. Strong team player with proven skills in time management and effective communication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Runner

Golden Circle Sportsbook and Bar
08.2024 - Current
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
  • Worked alongside kitchen personnel to guarantee order accuracy, decreasing mistakes and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for patrons.
  • Reduced wait times by efficiently transporting completed orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables.
  • Acted as a liaison between the kitchen, serving staff, and guests, ensuring clear communication for efficient service delivery.
  • Promoted teamwork among front-of-house and back-of-house staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Managed food presentation before delivery, ensuring all dishes met quality standards.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.

Food Server/Table Busser/Bartender Apprentice

Soho Japanese Restaurant
06.2024 - Current
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
  • Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmospheres for guests.
  • Efficiently balanced multiple tasks, prioritizing responsibilities for optimal performance during busy shifts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly food service.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing several tables at once while maintaining high standards of service quality.
  • Pitched in with cleaning and closing tasks to keep restaurants running smoothly.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff clearly and accurately to deliver meals within desired timeframes.
  • Mastered menu knowledge to provide accurate information and helpful suggestions to guests.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service.
  • Increased sales by upselling appetizers, desserts, and specialty beverages.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Restaurant Busser

Otoro Robata Grill
12.2017 - 07.2024
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Helped manage operations of restaurants by cleaning up spills and other messes quickly to minimize hazards.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning the table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
  • Assisted with moving tables, chairs, and other restaurant service equipment within dining rooms.
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Refilled drinks and provided extra napkins and silverware to go the extra mile in serving 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.
  • Kept a close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by answering customers' questions and resolving issues.

Restaurant Busser

Katana Sushi & Robata
06.2014 - 09.2016
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Participated in pre-staging dining rooms for meals, arranging tables according to restaurant policies.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
  • Helped manage operations of restaurants by cleaning up spills and other messes quickly to minimize hazards.
  • Performed pre-bussing duties such as vacuuming surrounding floors and removing large waste.
  • Refilled drinks and provided extra napkins and silverware to go extra mile in serving 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.
  • Reset used tables within prescribed timeframes to expedite turnover and increase available dining room space.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frontier High School
06.2007

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Quick learner
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Dining Room Organization
  • Table Bussing
  • Utensil and Glassware Replenishment
  • Server Support
  • Special Events
  • Pre-Bussing Operations
  • Procedure Preparation
  • Strong work ethic
  • Time management

Certification

  • Food Handlers Safety Training Card
  • Alcohol Awareness Training Card

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Food Runner

Golden Circle Sportsbook and Bar
08.2024 - Current

Food Server/Table Busser/Bartender Apprentice

Soho Japanese Restaurant
06.2024 - Current

Restaurant Busser

Otoro Robata Grill
12.2017 - 07.2024

Restaurant Busser

Katana Sushi & Robata
06.2014 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Frontier High School
Anthony Romero