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Diana Cortez

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Proven multitasker and team leader, I excelled at Ilfornaio, enhancing customer satisfaction and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Very Motivated with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Successful by 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. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Ilfornaio
09.2013 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Utilized expert knowledge of dietary restrictions to assist patrons in making informed menu selections tailored to individual preferences or limitations.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.

Host, To-go Specialist, Server

Olive Garden
08.2008 - 05.2013

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

California Career Institute
Garden Grove, CA

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Multi tasker
  • Empathetic and caring toward patients
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible
  • Effective stress management
  • Attention to detail
  • Caring
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Compassionate
  • Organized
  • Compassionate
  • Allergy awareness
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Team Leadership
  • Conflict and Complaint Resolution
  • Relationship Building
  • Cleanliness standards

Certification

CPR & First Aid Certified

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawl-In process

(3 day class July 8 2024-July 10 2024

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Server

Ilfornaio
09.2013 - Current

Host, To-go Specialist, Server

Olive Garden
08.2008 - 05.2013

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

California Career Institute
Diana Cortez