Christina Goydas
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Hospitality professional with advanced interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks in fast paced businesses. Experience in full-service events, and Catering environments and experience working with high profile guests. Inspires a warm friendly atmosphere for guests and coworkers and brings enthusiasm, dedication, and an exceptional work ethic to every position. Seeking full time employment in a management role within the Catering or event planning industry. Energetic professional with background in food service. Skilled in dishwashing and cleaning with good knowledge of kitchen operations. Punctual team player with clear communication skills and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Attendant/ Catering Captain
Restaurants Associates @ Google NYC
01.2022 - Current
- Opened the first Google Event Space at Pier 57 in 2022 and opened another Google space at St
- Johns Terminal in 2024
- Key contributor for setting up catering for high-profile internal events for Google
- Inspect food and ensure that it is according to Banquet Event Orders (BEO) standards
- Responsible for overseeing the execution of catered events, including staff, ensuring smooth service delivery, maintaining quality standards, and directly interacting with clients to guarantee guest satisfaction throughout the event, acting as a liaison between the kitchen, serving staff, and the client
- Tend to the event prior to start and ensure everything is set for the event schedule
- Manage temporary staff during events; delegate their placement/orders during their shift, inform of expectations, and Google protocol
- Oversee the entire event to make sure everything runs smoothly FOH and BOH
Banquet Catering Manager
Public Hotel
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Managing the setup and breakdown of all events, and food platters
- Overseeing the passing of small bites and drinks throughout events, as well as plated dinners for each course
- Keeping communication with team for needed refreshments and help in different departments
- Anticipate and effectively respond to guests needs as they arrive
- Promptly resolve guest complaints and inquiries within authority
Catering/Event Attendant
11.2016 - 01.2022
- Worked as a catering attendant and event planning personnel for different corporate events, cocktail parties, weddings, meeting receptions for the following vendors under Compass Group: Restaurant Associates, CXRA, Bench, At Your Service
- I have worked at locations including but not limited to: The Met, American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, Guggenheim Museum, The Morgan Library, Aircraft Carrier Intrepid, Google, NYU, Javits Center, Tiffany's Pop-up Holiday Cocoa Bar, US Open Tennis Tournament, At Your Service, Hornblower Cruises & Events, HMG Plus, Star Catering Group
Restaurant Manager
World’s Wurst
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed five employees directly
- Track all invoices, deliveries, and vendors in the restaurant
- Inventory for paper goods, alcohol, service, kitchen supplies
- Train and help all front-of-house staff
- Update menu boards and POS system
- Prepare cocktail mixes and make sure the bar is full
- Helped with any customer concerns
- Close and secure restaurant at the end of the day; including daily sales reports and cash drops
Education
Food Handler Certification -
NYC Department of Health and Hygiene
New YorkSERV Safe Certification -
New YorkHigh School Diploma -
QueensAlison Online Education Program - Event Planning Courses
Skills
- Food safety
- Allergy awareness
- Cleanliness standards
- Food presentation
- Special dietary needs
- Sanitation and safety
Timeline
Catering Attendant/ Catering Captain
Restaurants Associates @ Google NYC
01.2022 - Current
Banquet Catering Manager
Public Hotel
06.2021 - 01.2022
Restaurant Manager
World’s Wurst
10.2020 - 06.2021
Catering/Event Attendant
11.2016 - 01.2022
Food Handler Certification -
NYC Department of Health and Hygiene
SERV Safe Certification -
High School Diploma -
Alison Online Education Program - Event Planning Courses
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