Overview
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Chris Alvarez

Newhall,California

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Host

Taco Tu Madre
Hollywood, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
  • Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
  • Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
  • Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
  • Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the restaurant.
  • Served as point-of-contact for resolving guest complaints or special requests.
  • Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
  • Assisted other departments when needed such as bussing tables or delivering food orders.
  • Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
  • Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
  • Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate customers.
  • Notified server after seating parties in section to facilitate prompt service.
  • Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.

Driver Helper

UPS
Sylmar, CA
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo from vehicles.
  • Ensured that all items were properly secured in the vehicle for transport.
  • Provided assistance to drivers with loading and unloading packages and other materials.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical safety issues prior to operation.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including times and destinations.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatchers regarding delivery status updates.

Handyman Apprentice

Heriberto Alvarez
Santa Clarita, CA
06.2019 - 08.2023
  • Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
  • Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
  • Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
  • Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
  • Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
  • Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
  • Assembled flat-pack furniture according to instructions.
  • Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
05-2026

Skills

  • Server Support
  • Team Collaboration
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Food allergy awareness
  • Menu knowledge
  • Detail Oriented
  • POS Software
  • Table Vacancy Management
  • Professional Appearance
  • Customer Service
  • Takeout order processing
  • Front of House Organization

Timeline

Host

Taco Tu Madre
03.2024 - Current

Driver Helper

UPS
12.2023 - 01.2024

Handyman Apprentice

Heriberto Alvarez
06.2019 - 08.2023

Associate Degree in Nursing -

College of The Canyons
Chris Alvarez