David Kurihara
Honolulu
Summary
Passionate professional skills in clearing tables and delivering service cheerfully. Talented individual known for hard work and dedication. Enjoys fast-paced environments. Dependable Busser/Food Runner successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Servers Assistant//Cocktail Server
El Cielo By Chef Masa
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained high levels of bar safety by closely monitoring guests' conditions and discontinuing service or asking patrons to leave.
- Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Maintained clean and organized bar area.
Busser/Head Food Runner
TS Restaurants
05.2021 - Current
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular guests.
- Trained and mentored newly hired employees to explain process flow and safety procedures.
- Assisted servers with table settings and beverage refills to support high-volume shifts.
- Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI05.2025
GED -
Hanalani Schools
Mililani Town, HI05.2020
Skills
- Glass Collection
- Cash Handling
- Suggestive Selling
- Table Layout
- Order Delivery Practices
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Professional Relationships
- Heavy Lifting
- Bar and Beverage Restocking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Anticipating Customer Needs
- Cleanliness Standards
Certification
- Certified First Aid and CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Servers Assistant//Cocktail Server
El Cielo By Chef Masa
05.2023 - Current
Busser/Head Food Runner
TS Restaurants
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Chaminade University of Honolulu
GED -
Hanalani Schools
- Certified First Aid and CPR
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