Damian Magaña
Fillmore,California
Summary
Motivated and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Bartender
El Pescador
01.2023 - Current
- Crafted and served a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines to patrons in a fast-paced bar environment.
- Efficiently handled cash transactions and accurately processed payments using POS system.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation techniques, customer service standards, and POS system operation.
Busser
El Pescador
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted servers in setting up and clearing tables efficiently, ensuring a smooth dining experience for guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas, including wiping down tables, chairs, and condiment stations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assisted in restocking supplies such as napkins, utensils, and condiments to maintain sufficient inventory levels.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, daily specials, and ingredients used in dishes.
Catering Associate
Ate05 Grub Shack
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted in the preparation and presentation of food for catering events, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area before, during, and after each catering event.
- Collaborated with team members to set up catering spaces, including tables, grills, cooking equipment, and self-serving stations.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Water Systems Technology
College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA05.2025
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Memory retention
- Cleanliness standards
- Communication with colleagues
- Constantly wanting to learn
- Problem solving
- Basic knowledge of tools and machinery
Certification
- California Food Handler Certification
- California Responsible Beverage Service Certification
- In process of acquiring Distribution Operator 1 & Distribution Operator 2 Certifications
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Server/Bartender
El Pescador
01.2023 - Current
Busser
El Pescador
08.2020 - 01.2023
Catering Associate
Ate05 Grub Shack
01.2018 - 08.2020
- California Food Handler Certification
- California Responsible Beverage Service Certification
- In process of acquiring Distribution Operator 1 & Distribution Operator 2 Certifications
Associate’s Degree - Water Systems Technology
College of the Canyons
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