Carmela Jimenez
Aurora,CO
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Taqueria Los Gordos
1034 S Sable Blvd, Aurora, CO 80012
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Server, Prepared and Busboy
Armadillo Restaurant
15001 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- 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.
- Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins and cleaning spills.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware and replenished low stock.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter and kitchen surfaces.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
Education
GED - Mathematics And Social
Centro San Juan Diego
2830 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80205 Skills
- Suggestive Selling
- Menu Memorization
- Food Sales and Promotion
- Check Payment Processing
Timeline
Server
Taqueria Los Gordos
08.2018 - 03.2022
Server, Prepared and Busboy
Armadillo Restaurant
03.2015 - 08.2018
GED - Mathematics And Social
Centro San Juan Diego