High energy restaurant worker skilled at welcoming guests and overseeing dining operations. Proficient in balancing server loads, as well as calm and level-headed in all types of situations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining Associate
UC Merced Dining Services
10.2023 - Current
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and anticipating guests' needs.
Maintained a clean and inviting dining area, ensuring a positive guest experience.
Collaborated with fellow team members to create a seamless dining experience for guests.
Improved overall restaurant reputation by consistently delivering high-quality food and attentive service.
Handled customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain customer satisfaction.
Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
Party Host
John's Incredible Pizza Company
11.2021 - 08.2023
Tasked with the assemblage of parties for public utilization via two room options: private party rooms & private party buffet rooms.
Employed strong problem-solving skills to quickly execute solutions to party issues.
Engaged with and served guests to deliver excellent party experience.
Communicate the sequence of events to the party planner, so that all in the party room can reflect and acknowledge the time they have left in said party rooms.
Directed patrons to their party rooms.
Provided information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
Mascot Performer
John's Incredible Pizza Company
11.2021 - 08.2023
Communicated character or situations to audience through body language and movement.
Took photos with both children and parents.
Walked around with a mascot handler around the establishment, high-fifing patrons and encouraging the youthful and energetic culture cultivated by the restaurant and its guests.
Exit Podium
John's Incredible Pizza Company
11.2021 - 08.2023
Delivered customer service by biding customers a cheery adieu and offering monetary services such as balloon animals or stickers in exchange for cash.
Directed customers towards areas of interest, of which would aid in a solution to the problem they were having. (ie: directing a customer confused about where to buy fun cards to the FunWorld booth)
Exit Podium
John's Incredible Pizza Company
11.2021 - 08.2023
Delivered customer service by biding customers a cheery adieu and offering monetary services such as balloon animals or stickers in exchange for cash.
Directed customers towards areas of interest, of which would aid in a solution to the problem they were having. (ie: directing a customer confused about where to buy fun cards to the FunWorld booth)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - Merced
Merced
05.2027
High School Diploma -
Thomas Downey High School
Modesto, CA
05.2023
Skills
Food safety knowledge
Excellent customer service
Sanitation Practices
Stress Tolerance
Multitasking
Professionalism
Team building
Complaint Handling
Reliability
Time management abilities
Team Leadership
Strong Work Ethic
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of in the development of [Project name].
Certification
State of California: Food Handler's Card (9/07/2024-9/07/2026)
Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro, [Adobe] - [04/29/2022]
Awards
The Knights In The Spotlight Award
The Knight's Achievement Award
Timeline
Dining Associate
UC Merced Dining Services
10.2023 - Current
Party Host
John's Incredible Pizza Company
11.2021 - 08.2023
Mascot Performer
John's Incredible Pizza Company
11.2021 - 08.2023
Exit Podium
John's Incredible Pizza Company
11.2021 - 08.2023
Exit Podium
John's Incredible Pizza Company
11.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - Merced
High School Diploma -
Thomas Downey High School
State of California: Food Handler's Card (9/07/2024-9/07/2026)
Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro, [Adobe] - [04/29/2022]
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