Elissandra De La Cruz
Rutherford,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic Barback proficient in handling food safely, maintaining clean work areas and restocking supplies. Eager to further develop wine, liquor and mixed drinks knowledge. Desiring to bring 6 years of related experience to a new growth-oriented position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostess/Busser
GP's Restaurant
24 69th St, Guttenberg, NJ 07093
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Lead Cashier
Ulta
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Processed payments effectively and accurately handled cash, credit, debit and personal check transactions.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Checked merchandise multiple times during each shift and restocked products when stock ran low.
Server
Zoila's Kitchen
179 Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
02.2017 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Education
Music Performance
New York University
New York, NY06.2020
Skills
- Guest Engagement
- Menu Memorization
- Beverage Preparation
- Health Codes Compliance
- Food Running
- Server Support
- Dining Area Maintenance
Certification
- Bartending Certification, Bar Academy 101 - November 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hostess/Busser
GP's Restaurant
11.2022 - 11.2023
Lead Cashier
Ulta
10.2020 - 11.2022
Server
Zoila's Kitchen
02.2017 - 09.2020
Music Performance
New York University