Devey Meas
Four Seasons Hotels
San Jose,California
27
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Work History
Line Cook
6 Months- Support a high-volume, fine-dining kitchen by preparing sauces, proteins and composed plates to exacting quality standards.
- Maintain mise en place and par levels to ensure consistent service during banquet and room-service shifts.
- Follow HACCP and hotel sanitation protocols, perform regular station cleaning and assist with inventory control.
- Collaborate with chefs and line staff to execute menu changes and seasonal offerings with attention to presentation and timing.
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10 Years 4 Months- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross contamination.
- Grilled meats and seafood.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Catering Chef
7 Months- Checked menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
- Checked all food lists in the hot boxes and quality to ensure food is ready to go.
- Experienced in operating catering vans and larger vehicles.
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Addressed customer complaints with openness and proactivity, attending to concerns personally and offering creative solutions to uncharted problems with food availability, temperature and quantity.
Server
10 Months- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Human Resources Assistant
3 Years- Verified and investigated employment claims and data.
- Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork.
- Recruited and screened qualified potential employees.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for all new hires.
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, and office cleaning.
- Assisted with meetings and presentations within company.
- Converted employee status from temporary to permanent.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for all hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Posted positions through approved recruitment channels.
Salon Coordinator
2 Years- Set and optimized schedules to meet coverage needs and effectively align employee strengths with business needs.
- Achieved personal sales goals by upselling products to meet individual needs. Set up hair appointments for stylist.
- Prepared coffee and snacks for clients.
Front Desk Receptionist
6 Years- Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
- Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically. Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification. Provided guests with above-and-beyond service, including making outside venue reservations and setting up tours. Set up customer service vehicle appointments and cancellations.
Sales Associate
3 Years- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases, prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Excellent people skills
Cash register operation
Multi-tasking strength
Product promotions
Sales expertise
Client Service
Product and service sales
Fine dining
Adapt to diverse groups
Strong culinary background
Time management
Attention to detail
Highly motivated
Cleaning and organization
Professional attitude
Reliable and trustworthy
Active listener
Food preparation
Problem-solving
Food safety knowledge
Team coordination
Food safety
Cleanliness standards
Knife skills
Kitchen station setup
Following cooking methods
Food plating
Timeline
Line Cook
Four Seasons Hotels
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Catering Chef
Andros Catering
05.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Server
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05.2019 - 03.2020Read More
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06.2015 - 10.2025Read More
Human Resources Assistant
The Plus Group Inc.
06.2012 - 06.2015Read More
Salon Coordinator
Antoni Paez Hair Salon
06.2008 - 06.2010Read More
Front Desk Receptionist
Sunnyvale Volkswagen
01.2000 - 01.2006Read More
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
01.2000 - 01.2003Read More
Yerba Buena High School
High School Diploma
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