Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Kenny Nguyen

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Kappo Honda
04.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrate strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Train servers and coach them in areas requiring improvement.
  • Supervise server staff and simultaneously serve assigned sections of tables.
  • Calculate and submit errorless end-of-shift reports to provide management with accurate information about the performance of the restaurant and tip out the staff.

Server

Ikko Japanese Cuisine
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided excellent customer service with my warm hospitality, thorough menu knowledge, and ability to keep the dining area tidy to give guests a memorable experience.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as Sake and Omakase courses to enhance sales numbers.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing, and shift change duties to keep the restaurant working efficiently

Server

Ume Sushi
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Handled customer issues, take-out orders, and point of sales systems
  • I was in charge of seating guests, setting tables, and keeping the restaurant clean
  • I developed extensive knowledge on food and beverages.

Server

Yanagi Sushi & Grill
06.2009 - 10.2017
  • Maintained a high level of focus and attention throughout my 4-10-hour shifts.
  • Managed several tasks at once such as: taking orders, delivering food, resolving customer issues, training new servers, and helping my team with any technical support.
  • Maintained thorough menu and restaurant knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients, and cooking methods.


Education

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Golden West College
Huntington, CA

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

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Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Recordkeeping
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Memory retention
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Cool under pressure
  • Safe food handling
  • High-volume dining
  • High energy and stamina
  • Upselling
  • Table monitoring and turnover
  • Staff training

Languages

Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Server

Kappo Honda
04.2022 - Current

Server

Ikko Japanese Cuisine
04.2019 - 03.2020

Server

Ume Sushi
09.2017 - 05.2018

Server

Yanagi Sushi & Grill
06.2009 - 10.2017

Nursing -

Golden West College

Nursing -

Cypress College

Nursing -

Las Positas College
Kenny Nguyen