ESTEBAN ARIAS
New York,NY
Summary
High-energy server skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Server
Royal Prestige
New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Adhered to company policies regarding cash handling procedures.
- Prepared and served food items to guests in a timely manner.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
- Maintained cleanliness of the buffet area, including setting up and breaking down the buffet table.
- Greeted guests as they arrived for events, provided them with information about menu items, and answered any questions they had.
- Set up tables with appropriate linens and silverware prior to each event.
Service Ambassador
Forest Solutions Outsourcing
New York, NY
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored stock levels and restocked shelves as needed.
- Conducted inventory counts according to company procedures.
- Cleaned and organized spaces to maintain neat promotional spaces.
- Collaborated with other team members to achieve common goals.
- Performed cashier duties including counting money, processing credit cards.
- Set up presentation stations, managed inventory and broke down displays at end of demonstrations.
Restaurant Host
Anassa Taverna
New York, NY
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
- Took reservations from patrons by phone or online.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Collected reservation information and communicated updates to guests via mobile device or in-person.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
Server
Mad Dog And Beans
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Beverage Preparation
- Food Delivery
- Food Running
- Supply Restocking
- Table Setting
- Banquet Coordination
- Buffet Setup and Takedown
- Positive and Professional
Timeline
Catering Server
Royal Prestige
04.2023 - Current
Service Ambassador
Forest Solutions Outsourcing
10.2022 - 05.2023
Restaurant Host
Anassa Taverna
11.2021 - 04.2022
Server
Mad Dog And Beans
02.2021 - 12.2021
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