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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Ekrem(Eko) Babac

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in guest hospitality and food and beverage services, complemented by a successful track record in retail management.Exceptional sales skills and a deep commitment to delivering outstanding customer service drive success. Known for thriving in collaborative environments, with strong adaptability to new roles and responsibilities. A continuous learner with a passion for career advancement, dedicated to contributing to team success and organizational growth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/Waiter

ALI BABA RESTAURANT
Longwood, FL
06.2025 - 12.2025
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Server/Waiter

Universal’s Three Broomsticks
Orlando/FL
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Delivered food and beverages efficiently in a high volume,themed restaurant

environment.

  • Managed large sections,ensured order accuracy and maintained clean,organized work space

Server/Waiter

Sugar Factory American Brasserie
Orlando, FL
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Began as a server assistant,maintaining cleanliness and supporting floor operations.
  • Promoted to food runner,ensuring accurate and timely delivery of menu items while learning full food and beverage offerings.
  • Advanced to server,providing excellent guest service,managing orders and promoting menu knowledge to enhance the dining experience.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Server/Waiter

UMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Orlando, FL
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Started as a server assistant Learned full menu and beverage offerings to prepare for serving role Promoted to server;provided attentive guest service and managed orders efficiently

Education

Industrial Engineering

Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Skills

Managed table assignments and coordinated service flow to optimize operational efficiency

Assisted team members by addressing inquiries and resolving issues to promote a cohesive work environment

Completed ServSafe Food Handler Certification, demonstrating commitment to maintaining high food safety and sanitation standards

Exhibited strong leadership capabilities through mentoring and developing team members for enhanced productivity

Achieved successful tips certification for all team members through effective training and support initiatives Enhanced team knowledge of compliance standards, resulting in improved operational efficiency Strengthened relationships with certification authorities to optimize future processes

Exhibited exceptional communication skills in conveying ideas clearly and fostering positive relationships

Leveraged bilingualism to support cross-cultural engagement and improve service delivery

Accomplishments

    •At 18,received a government-certified Youth Entrepreneurship Certificate and secured state funding to launch and operate a successful retail construction and hardware business in Turkey

Certification

Servsafe Food Handler Certification

TIPS Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Server/Waiter

ALI BABA RESTAURANT
06.2025 - 12.2025

Server/Waiter

Universal’s Three Broomsticks
01.2025 - 06.2025

Server/Waiter

UMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
02.2024 - 08.2024

Server/Waiter

Sugar Factory American Brasserie
10.2023 - 12.2024

Industrial Engineering

Valencia College
Ekrem(Eko) Babac