Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Cala Corrales

Gaslamp
Huntington Beach,CA
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Results-oriented operations leader skilled in delivering top-tier customer service in high-demand environments. Leverages strong conflict resolution abilities to maintain service quality and drive sales through needs-based recommendations. Cultivates teamwork and enhances efficiency to support smooth operations during busy periods.

Work History

Server

1 Year 2 Months
INI Ristorante | 06.2025 - Current
  • Led team on the floor in fast-paced environment, supporting members and ensuring consistent customer service standards.
  • Managed high volume of customers and competing priorities, maintaining accuracy and organization.
  • Coordinated workflow and communication across teams to maintain efficient operations during peak business periods.
  • Resolved customer concerns quickly and professionally, escalating issues to management.
  • Led by example through professionalism, reliability, teamwork, and composure under pressure.

Lead Server

2 Years 3 Months
Gaslamp | 05.2024 - Current
  • Managed multiple customers and priorities simultaneously, enhancing speed, accuracy, and service quality.
  • Deliver high-level customer service in a fast-moving restaurant, bar, and live entertainment environment with rapidly changing operational demands.
  • Managed multiple customers and priorities simultaneously, ensuring speed, accuracy, and quality of service.
  • Resolved time-sensitive customer concerns with professionalism, ensuring seamless operations.

Server / Bartender

5 Years 11 Months
Mama's On 39 | 06.2018 - 05.2024
  • Cultivated long-term customer relationships, resulting in increased repeat business and strengthened customer loyalty.
  • Utilized relationship-based selling and product knowledge to identify customer needs, leading to expanded sales opportunities.
  • Resolved customer concerns independently, identifying effective solutions to sustain positive relationships.
  • Managed multiple customer accounts and transactions simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Trained new employees on company procedures, customer-service expectations, product knowledge, and workplace standards to ensure consistent service quality.

Floor Manager

4 Years 5 Months
Dogz Bar And Grill | 06.2015 - 11.2019

Directed daily front-of-house operations and provided leadership to employees throughout assigned shifts.

  • Coached team members on customer service and sales techniques, improving guest satisfaction and contributing to increased sales.
  • Delegated responsibilities and optimized staffing to meet business demands and ensure operational efficiency.
  • Resolved employee concerns and customer escalations through effective problem-solving, ensuring service quality and smooth operational flow.
  • Oversaw opening and closing duties, cash-handling procedures, shift transitions, and compliance, maintaining operational standards.
  • Recruited, interviewed, selected, trained, and onboarded new employees.

Education

High School Diploma

Belford High | Lancaster, CA | 05.2008

No Degree - Pre-Nursing

Long Beach City College | Long Beach, CA

Skills

Client relations
Sales growth
Sales strategies
Upselling Techniques
POS Systems
Operations Support
Team Leadership & Support
Staff training
Cash Handling Procedures
Point of Sale Operations
Problem Solving
Time Management
Sales techniques
Adaptability to change

Certification

Cosmetology License

Timeline

Server

INI Ristorante
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Lead Server

Gaslamp
05.2024 - CurrentRead More

Server / Bartender

Mama's On 39
06.2018 - 05.2024Read More

Floor Manager

Dogz Bar And Grill
06.2015 - 11.2019Read More

Long Beach City College

No Degree from Pre-Nursing
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Belford High

High School Diploma
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Cala Corrales