Casey Beckley-Amaya
Buddy's
Boulder,Colorado
6
years of professional experience
I hope you're doing well! My name is Casey Beckley, and I have 6 years of fine dining/food service experience. I'm a dedicated team-player with exceptional customer service skills and a strong work ethic. I have experience in managing high pressure situations while prioritizing and ensuring guest satisfaction. I would love the opportunity to show you my strong work ethic and prove myself as a valuable asset to your team.
Have a great day!
Casey
Work History
Server
1 Year 1 Month- Managed food and beverage orders efficiently, maintaining accuracy and promptness, while managing multiple tables during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on menu knowledge, service standards, and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
- Accurately processed orders using POS systems, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate meal preparation and prompt delivery to guests.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and organization, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
Host/Restaurant Cashier
1 Month- Welcomed and seated guests, ensuring positive dining experiences.
- Managed reservation systems, optimizing table turnover and enhancing service efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely order delivery.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and ambiance, upholding restaurant standards.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Trained new hosts on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues promptly to maintain satisfaction.
Sales Associate
1 Month- Enhanced customer engagement through personalized service and product recommendations.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce stock discrepancies.
- Trained new sales associates on company policies and product knowledge.
- Implemented promotional strategies that increased foot traffic during peak seasons.
- Executed sales strategies to effectively meet and exceed monthly targets.
Front of House Supervisor/ Head Server
10 Months- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficient workflow and compliance with health regulations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed dining area efficiently, optimizing seating arrangements for maximum capacity.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining positive dining experiences and loyalty.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining space, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Pantry Chef
6 Months- Prepped cold dishes, salads, pastries, charcuterie, and appetizers with accompanying garnishes for upscale service.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff in food safety, sanitation, and cooking techniques.
- Completed line cook side work proactively, staying until all tasks were finished each shift.
- Adhered to state and local health and safety regulations for food handling and sanitation.
- Managed inventory of pantry items, ensuring freshness and availability for culinary operations.
- Prepared and organized ingredients for daily meal service, enhancing kitchen efficiency.
Lead Expeditor
6 Months- Served as the central communication link between front-of-house staff and kitchen, ensuring accurate and timely order flow.
- Plated all outgoing dishes, verifying quality, appearance, and alignment with each guest's customizations.
- Applied garnishing and finishing touches to every plate leaving the kitchen.
- Trained new expeditors and food runners in company policies, standards, and service procedures.
- Maintained full restocking of 3 cook stations throughout every service, keeping all prep and line cook stations consistently supplied.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced waste.
Expo Runner
10 Months- Delivered food quickly and accurately for at least 200 covers per night in a fine dining setting.
- Packed and oversaw all takeout orders, ensuring quality and completeness before handoff.
- Inspected outgoing dishes against food quality standards and passed orders to chefs.
- Maintained kitchen stock throughout service.
- Coordinated timely delivery of food orders to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted kitchen staff with food preparation, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, notifying management of supply shortages for prompt replenishment.
Barista
8 Months- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers efficiently to prepare high-quality beverages.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Prepared heated pastries and sandwiches and took customer orders accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness of all food service areas, equipment, and seating throughout my shift.
- Assisted in training new baristas on beverage preparation and customer interaction techniques.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
Head Food Runner
11 Months- Served food quickly and accurately to guests while upholding food quality standards.
- Oversaw and packed takeout orders and passed customer orders to chefs.
- Kept the kitchen stocked and applied garnishing as needed throughout service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain effective communication during peak hours.
- Trained new food runners on operational procedures and customer service expectations.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and organization, enhancing guest experience.
Host
9 Months- Greeted guests as they walked through the door, and seating them promptly, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Handled reservations with a focus on efficiency to optimize table turnover.
- Collaborated with servers to communicate guest needs, desires, and enhance service efficiency.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of our dining area during peak hours.
- Handled guest inquiries and complaints professionally, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
- Recipient of 3 CU Boulder Scholarships
- Relevant Coursework: Major in Marketing
- Professional Development: I'm a member of the CU advertising Club
High School Diploma
- Honoree of Magna Cum Laude
- Awarded a Scholastic Gold Key for a short film I camera operated
- Awarded two Scholastic Silver Keys for two self directed short films.
- Professional Development: Cinematography Conservatory
Skills
General/ Fine Dining:
Strong Work Ethic
Exceptional Customer Service
Work well under pressure
Collaboration
Menu memorization
Food Quality Inspection
Plate Garnishing and Presentation
Order Accuracy
Menu Knowledge
Fine Dining Service Standards
Kitchen Operations:
Food Safety and Sanitation
Proper Food Handling
Food Preparation
Kitchen Restocking
Recipe Modification
Professional:
Cross-team Communication
Staff Training and Mentorship
Attention to Detail
Hospitality
Timeline
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Server
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Front of House Supervisor/ Head Server
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08.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Pantry Chef
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02.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Lead Expeditor
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02.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Expo Runner
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04.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Barista
Paris Baguette
08.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Head Food Runner
Bistro Joes
09.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Host
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12.2020 - 09.2021Read More
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Arts from Marketing
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Detroit Country Day School
High School Diploma
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