Carlos Escobar
Washington,US
Summary
I'm a straightforward and outgoing person who takes pride in learning new things and taking action. Currently, I am looking to buy my first home in Baltimore City.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Runner
La Grande Boucherie
Washington, US
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: La Grande Boucherie DC is an upscale French steakhouse located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., just one block from the White House. The restaurant is set inside a beautifully preserved historic bank building, showcasing grand chandeliers, towering ceilings, and intricate architectural details that highlight its original 1920s design. Designed to emulate the elegance of a Parisian brasserie, the restaurant could accommodate over 450 guests, and it sees well over 500 to 700 guests on a busy night.
- Must be able to properly carry a loaded tray and walk it up five flights of stairs to the second floor, ensuring that food is delivered in an orderly and timely manner.
- Ability to follow instructions, remain composed under high pressure, and act as both a team player and a leader when needed.
- The kitchen operates in a tight, high-intensity environment, with food expected to be delivered within a 7-15 minute window.
- Responsible for setting up the expo line with plates, retrieving them from downstairs, and ensuring nothing falls or breaks. Plates are large and heavy, requiring physical strength and coordination.
- Must follow all steps of service and ensure each guest receives consistent hospitality and the same joie de vivre experience.
- By far the busiest and most physically demanding restaurant I've ever worked at, with the highest rate of staff turnover I've witnessed.
Food Runner
Hell's Kitchen Hospitality Group
Washington, US
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Hell's Kitchen D.C. It is a two-story, high-volume, upscale restaurant that seats 350 guests and consistently serves 300 to 600 covers a day. As a chef-driven concept, the kitchen is the main stage.
- I started working at Hell's Kitchen, D.C. In January, during a month-long training alongside more than 100 staff members, including their corporate opening team.
- Before the grand opening in February, Gordon Ramsay and Mayor Bowser attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Wharf.
- Expected to have full knowledge of food specials, menu items, and allergy information.
- Must know all table numbers and seating layout.
- Required to understand and follow the full steps of service, from greeting to farewell.
- Able to carry three plates at a time, or carry plates in one hand while keeping the other hand free.
- I learned a lot about how restaurants operate and how structure is built when opening a new location, especially one of this size and reputation.
Food Runner
il Piatto
Washington, US
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: il Piatto is a casual fine dining Italian restaurant located two blocks from the White House.
- Worked at a casual fine dining Italian restaurant located two blocks from the White House, joining prior to its grand opening in June 2022.
- Served as one of the first food runners on staff and assisted in training new hires.
- Operated between front- and back-of-house teams to support seamless communication and execution.
- Stationed at the kitchen pass to assist chefs in loading and inspecting trays before service.
- Delivered food using tray stands, maintaining efficiency and presentation standards.
- Adapted to fast-paced, high-volume dinner shifts while upholding professionalism and attention to detail.
- Developed strong communication skills under pressure in a team-oriented environment.
- Il Piatto is a casual fine dining Italian restaurant located two blocks from the White House.
- First restaurant that taught me the different types of restaurant styles-fine dining, casual, fast casual, and high volume.
- Also learned proper steps of service, table maintenance, and how to anticipate guest needs for smooth service.
Food Runner/Busser
MI CASA
Washington, US
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: MI CASA is a casual Tex-Mex restaurant.
- Worked in a casual Tex-Mex restaurant, handling high-pressure shifts while completing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Maintained a professional and friendly attitude with both guests and team members.
- Learned and applied fine dining techniques such as open-hand service, left-hand clearing, and avoiding plate auctioning.
- Used elevated service practices to improve guest experience and overall performance.
- MI CASA is a casual Tex-Mex restaurant.
- This was the restaurant where I made noticeable mistakes but was able to correct them quickly and appropriately.
Host/Food Runner/Busser
Nandos
Washington, US
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Nandos is a fast-casual restaurant.
- Worked in a fast-casual restaurant, regularly handling multiple roles during shifts.
- Greeted and seated guests, worked POS, ran food, and bused tables.
- Provided excellent customer service in a high-paced environment.
- Actively promoted and upsold new seasonal menu items to guests.
- Nandos is a fast-casual restaurant.
- Got to learn at a young age that I must find a drive/purpose in life.
FOH/BOH
La Villa Pizzeria
Washington, US
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: La Villa Pizzeria is a neighborhood pizzeria.
- I grew up around this neighborhood pizzeria and built a close relationship with the owner, who later offered me my first job.
- I worked in various positions, primarily as an expo and cashier, but I also helped make pizzas and salads during busy hours.
- I took the initiative as a teen by distributing flyers for two summers to help boost sales and also to break down and interpret numbers for business gain or personal purposes.
- Learned key traits from the owner, including business management, networking, customer service/hospitality, and money/time management skills.
- Developed a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility from a young age through hands-on experience.
- I became a sponge and learned anything and everything that I found passion in at a young age.
- La Villa Pizzeria is a neighborhood pizzeria.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Senior High School
Washington, DC, US11.2020
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Cash handling and cashiering
- Effective communication skills
- Culinary experience
- Time management
- Business fundamentals
- Management principles
- Serving and bussing expertise
- Point of sale (POS) systems
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Restaurant operations
- Guest service excellence
- Upselling techniques
- Food service expertise
- Team collaboration
- Performance improvement
Certification
Driver's License, 08/01/24, 11/30/31
Timeline
Food Runner
La Grande Boucherie
12.2023 - 04.2025
Food Runner
Hell's Kitchen Hospitality Group
01.2023 - 10.2023
Food Runner
il Piatto
06.2022 - 11.2022
Food Runner/Busser
MI CASA
01.2022 - 05.2022
Host/Food Runner/Busser
Nandos
09.2021 - 12.2021
FOH/BOH
La Villa Pizzeria
08.2016 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Senior High School