Berny Baquiax
Houston,TX
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Waiter
State Fare Kitchen & Bar
Sugar Land, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively during busy shifts, ensuring prompt attention to all guests'' needs.
- Contributed to efficient restaurant operations by assisting in bussing tables during peak hours.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Table Busser
Floyds Seafood
Sugar Land, TX
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- 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.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Coordinated with host staff on table availability, facilitating timely seating arrangements for guests.
- Maintained well-stocked and organized busser station, ensuring quick access to cleaning supplies and tableware.
Barback
Floyds Seafood
Sugar Land, TX
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on bar equipment, ensuring optimal functionality during service hours.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Education
Elsik High School
12601 High Star Dr Houston, TX 77072Skills
- Customer service
- Order taking
- Cleanliness
- Service quality
- Table setting
- Food safety awareness
- Food presentation
- Beverage refills
- Large party coordination
- Food service delivery
- Alcoholic beverage service
- Dessert recommendations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Restaurant Waiter
State Fare Kitchen & Bar
06.2024 - Current
Table Busser
Floyds Seafood
07.2022 - 05.2024
Barback
Floyds Seafood
07.2022 - 05.2024
Elsik High School