Chris Ramirez
Newark
Summary
Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Le Pain Quotidian
12.2022 - Current
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Server
Bluestone Lane Coffee
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
Barista
Le Pain Quotidian
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
Kitchen Line Cook
Le Pain Quotidian
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Food Production Worker
Milk Bar
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in meeting daily production goals through efficient task completion and teamwork.
- Discarded expired food items and disposed of waste for hygienic food preparation environments.
- Implemented real-time adjustments to address any identified machine malfunctions or bottlenecks within the process workflow.
- Performed routine maintenance on food processing machinery as needed, preventing breakdowns that could disrupt the production schedule.
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Age Verification
- Ordering Procedures
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Menu Memorization
- Food Running
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Server
Bluestone Lane Coffee
03.2023 - 02.2024
Server
Le Pain Quotidian
12.2022 - Current
Barista
Le Pain Quotidian
01.2022 - 12.2022
Kitchen Line Cook
Le Pain Quotidian
06.2021 - 01.2022
Food Production Worker
Milk Bar
03.2020 - 06.2021
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