Carla Velazco
Long Island City,NY
Summary
Talented Catering Staff member eagerly sets up and assembles food and supplies at full-service events to satisfy guests. Over 4 years of friendly and professional serving experience at buffet luncheons, black-tie dinners and receptions. Serves full-course meals in seated and buffet dining styles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Café Spiaggia
- Take food order from patrons in fine dining setting and recommend wine pairings
- Consistently setting up tables for new guests in coordination with server assistants and runners
- Proactively working as part of the team filling in for positions that required attention as bartending and running tables
Bartender (Event)
Governor’s Ball Music Festival (FSH company)
- Prepared and serve drinks and beverages to patrons following in-house recipes
- Consistently maintained a clean and organized bar
- Reconciled daily cash and credit verification machines
- Proactive seller during peak hours, doubling sales to waiting customers due to high demand
- Worked on the liquor stand for the general public and on the VIP stand.
Bartender/Server
Jitjatjo
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to create memorable experiences for clients and guests.
- Increased event efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized bar area.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality beverages.
Bartender/Server
Metropolitan Staffing
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of menu items.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in event setup and teardown, ensuring a smooth transition between functions.
Bartender/Server
Tapuz Staffing
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Enhanced guest experience by providing exceptional service during catered events.
- Maintained a clean and organized serving area for optimal efficiency during events.
- Set up attractive buffet displays, adhering to company guidelines and quality standards.
- Contributed to successful events by setting up tables, chairs, and linens according to client specifications.
- Consistently received positive feedback from clients due to excellent attention to detail in all aspects of event management.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
Server
Tao Group
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with team members to execute seamless catering events for clients.
- Delivered superior customer service by attending to guests'' needs promptly and courteously.
- Set up attractive buffet displays, adhering to company guidelines and quality standards.
- Contributed to successful events by setting up tables, chairs, and linens according to client specifications.
Bartender
Burger Joint
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepare and serve drinks and beverages to patrons following traditional and in-house recipes
- Use beer and food knowledge to assist guests in ordering and pairing
- Proactively selling signature edibles to our clientele for an all around experience
- Consistently maintained a clean and organized bar
- Reconciled daily cash on both credit verification machines and POS systems
- Assisting management with inventory to coordinate future orders
- Restock all bar supplies as necessary for following day or shift.
Server
La Carafe
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Prepared and serve drinks and beverages to patrons following traditional and in-house recipes
- Used wine and food knowledge to assist guests in ordering and pairing wine
- Ordered required liquor / bar supplies and assisted in inventory control
- Consistently maintained a clean and organized bar and effectively merchandised back bar display
- Reconciled daily cash on both credit verification machines and POS systems.
Education
Fine Arts -
Hunter College
01.2012
AAS Degree in Computerized Architecture -
Queensborough Community College
01.2008
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Running
- Dining Area Maintenance
- Point of Sale Operation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Food Station Setup
- Event Setup
- Sanitation Standards
- Detail Oriented
- Set up Procedures
- High-End Event Experience
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food Safety Compliance
- Table setting expertise
- Detail-oriented
- Table Setting
- Food Safety Knowledge
Certification
- Food Handler's Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Server
Tao Group
11.2018 - 12.2018
Bartender/Server
Jitjatjo
02.2018 - 02.2021
Bartender/Server
Metropolitan Staffing
09.2017 - 01.2020
Bartender/Server
Tapuz Staffing
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bartender
Burger Joint
01.2015 - 01.2017
Server
La Carafe
01.2012 - 01.2014
Server
Café Spiaggia
Bartender (Event)
Governor’s Ball Music Festival (FSH company)
Fine Arts -
Hunter College
AAS Degree in Computerized Architecture -
Queensborough Community College
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