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Edson Alonso Valdez Torres

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dependable server/bartander 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

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender

El Sombrero Mexican Grill & Cantina
01.2023 - Current
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.

Server

Senor Fiesta
07.2019 - 09.2022
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.

Education

Master of Laws - Law (Pre-Law)

University of Juarez
Calle Constitución 404, Zona Centro, 34113 Durango
11.2021

Skills

  • Menu Memorization
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Dining Customer Service
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Safe Serving Knowledge
  • Custom Drink Preparation
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Alcohol Ordering
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Beer, Wine and Cocktails
  • Dining Room Management
  • Identification Verification
  • Team Training

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Server/Bartender

El Sombrero Mexican Grill & Cantina
01.2023 - Current

Server

Senor Fiesta
07.2019 - 09.2022

Master of Laws - Law (Pre-Law)

University of Juarez
Edson Alonso Valdez Torres