Cecilia N Garcia
chicha peruvian kitchen
Sacramento,CA
18
years of professional experience
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Work History
Server
9 Months- Welcomed guests and coordinated seating arrangements to optimize flow and elevate customer satisfaction.
- Educated guests about menu items and specials, facilitating informed choices and enriching dining experience.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Cleaned and set tables to create a welcoming atmosphere for incoming customers.
Host, Busser, Food Runner, Server, Barback
3 Years 4 Months- Greet guests upon arrival with a friendly and professional demeanor.
- Answer phone calls, respond to questions, take orders and reservations.
- Provide excellent table service, including taking food orders, delivering meals, and handling payments.
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately.
- Check guest ID to verify legal drinking age.
- Support teammates and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Ensure team members comply with all established standards, including personal hygiene, food safety, and sanitation.
Dishewasher, BOH Prep, Line cook, Cashier, Shift Leader
9 Years 7 Months- Ensure all orders are prepared and packed correctly in a timely manner.
- Provide excellent customer service, including answering questions and providing recommendations.
- Support areas of the restaurant as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, side work, table bussing and equipment maintanace.
- Flexible in adjusting from position such as preparing food, serving, bussing, and dishwashing.
- Communicating with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
- Work side by side with team members to provide excellent hospitality.
- Maintain a positive work enviroment for team members and guests during shifts.
BOH Prep, Line cook, Cashier, Shift Leader
6 Years 1 Month- Notified kitchen personnel of shortage and special orders.
- Took Necessary steps to meet customers needs and effectively resolve food and/or service issues.
- Perform light Housekeeping Duties as Sweeping floors, restocking, removing garbage from the dining areas and dispose properly, ensuring restrooms are clean and restock.
- Utilize production sheets to accurately record food production quantities and cooking, holding and cooling temperature.
- Stock, rotates, dates, and stores product according to food safety standards and regulations.
- Maintain all cooking equipment in a safe and working order and report any issues promptly.
Education
High School
Food Safety Certificate / RBS Alcohol Serve
Skills
Customer service
Food safety and sanitation
Multitasking
Food and beverage preparation
Communication
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Strong work ethic
Timeline
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