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Bella Escobar

San Francisco,CA

Summary

I enjoy talking to costumers and also making sure that they get a great restaurant experience. I can handle volume and am able to multi-task in a busy setting. Also very good with time management and helping my peers if they are busy and need an extra hand.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

IHSS
832 Folsom Street, 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94
07.2019 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Waitress/ Bartender/Hostess

Sams Grill
374 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94104
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Enhanced establishment's reputation, consistently receiving positive feedback on customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow, coordinating with kitchen and floor staff to expedite orders.
  • Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
  • Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
  • Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
  • Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Supported needs of [Number]- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for [Type] restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
  • Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
  • Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
  • Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
  • Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
  • Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
  • Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
  • Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
  • Maintained balanced cash drawer with correct money values and accurate documentation.
  • Took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait or bar staff.
  • Handled billing transactions with accuracy.

Waitress/ Manager

Original Joe's Restaurant
601 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
10.2018 - 09.2022

Waitress, Hostess, Bartender, Office work

  • Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
  • Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
  • Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
  • Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
  • Troubleshot complex technical issues effectively, reducing resolution time significantly while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Managed multiple servers across diverse platforms, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability.
  • Completed daily procedure checklist and communicated changes to servers and kitchen staff.
  • Liaised between servers and upper management to address issues and manage challenges.
  • Monitored server performance and provided feedback to enhance server delivery.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance and regular system checks for optimal server functionality.
  • Enforced compliance with food safety and sanitation standards throughout restaurant.
  • Trained junior team members on server management techniques and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Checked establishment, service stands, and aisle area cleanliness before welcoming guests.
  • Cultivated guest satisfaction and loyalty through consistent commitment to quality service.
  • Established team strengths and weaknesses and exploited opportunities to boost employee output and customer satisfaction.
  • Optimized server configurations for improved performance, reliability, and costefficiency.
  • Proactively communicated with servers to coordinate workflows and monitor service during busy shifts.
  • Analyzed and generated end-of-shift and product inventory reports for performance and quality tracking purposes.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors/partners effectively to ensure timely delivery of hardware/software resources required for supporting server infrastructure.
  • Enforced compliance with uniform and personal presentation standards.
  • Customized server solutions to meet specific project requirements, improving project outcomes and client satisfaction.
  • Managed daily server backups to ensure data integrity, leading to significant reduction in data loss incidents.
  • Promoted cross-functional collaboration, working closely with development teams to ensure optimal server configurations for application performance.

Head Waitress/Manager

Tarantinos Restaurant
206 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
10.1998 - 10.2018
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting dining area to enhance overall guest experience at the restaurant.
  • Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty to the establishment.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Trained new staff members on restaurant policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
  • Resolved guest complaints swiftly and professionally, resulting in increased repeat business.
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.
  • .Strengthened teamwork among waitstaff through effective delegation of tasks based on individual strengths.

Education

Billing and Coding -

Bryman college
San Francisco
05.2003

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Computer literacy
  • Restaurant experience
  • Food service
  • Leadership
  • Documentation review
  • Guest services
  • Bilingual

Certification

ABC Certification and ServSsfe Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Waitress/ Bartender/Hostess

Sams Grill
03.2022 - 10.2024

Caregiver

IHSS
07.2019 - Current

Waitress/ Manager

Original Joe's Restaurant
10.2018 - 09.2022

Head Waitress/Manager

Tarantinos Restaurant
10.1998 - 10.2018

Billing and Coding -

Bryman college
Bella Escobar