Florentin Alvarez
Seaside,CA
Summary
Adaptable, detail-oriented professional with experience in housekeeping/kitchen support and business operations. Strong in guest service, quality control, and problem-solving.
Experienced, adaptable hospitality and food service worker with a background in housekeeping, prep work, kitchen operations, guest support, and maintaining cleanliness in fast-paced environments. Known for consistency, teamwork, and organization. Proven ability to train new hires, manage supplies, and keep assigned areas safe, clean, and efficient.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Houseperson
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
03.2021 - Current
- Provide guestroom attendant support, maintaining inventory levels and cleanliness of assigned storage closets, supplying linens and amenities to ensure efficiency
- Maintaining assigned areas, including hallways, stairways, and storage rooms, to standard.
- Assist with direct guest requests to complete requests or concerns properly within position parameters.
- Trained new hires to hotel standards and procedures.
- Improve response times by reporting urgent maintenance issues to appropriate departments with diligence.
- Promoted positive workplace culture through effective communication and teamwork.
Team Member/Prep Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
05.2018 - 02.2023
- Handled ingredient preparation and menu item assembly while ensuring portioning and quality standards.
- Fulfilled customer orders efficiently while maintaining accuracy and service-minded care.
- Sustained sanitation standards across workstations, dining areas, and equipment during shifts.
- Ensured compliance with food safety procedures for storage handling and temperature control standards.
- Onboarded new hires into position responsibilities using guided standards from Chipotle handbooks.
- Completed opening and closing duties, including cleaning, organization, and equipment checks.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Embassy Suites by Hilton
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Prepared ingredients, proteins, and garnishes for hot and cold menu made-to-order service.
- prepared cooked menu items per recipe specifications, ensuring consistent flavor, temperature, and presentation.
- Monitored grill, sauté, and pantry stations to maintain steady service during peak meal periods.
- followed food safety standards, ensuring sanitation, proper storage, and prevention of cross-contamination.
Kitchen Steward
Embassy Suites By Hilton
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces, dishware, and cookware to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Maintained commercial dishwashing equipment operation and monitored ware-washing cycles to ensure safe reuse.
- Managed storage organization through service-item restocking and consistent maintenance of efficient kitchen supply flow.
- Disposed trash, grease, and waste to maintain safe sanitary back-of-house operations.
- Monitored stock of chemicals, supplies, and clean wares, replenishing items for uninterrupted kitchen service.
Team Member/Cashier
Chipotle Mexican Grill
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Oversaw point-of-sale and prep station duties, ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards.
- Instructed new team members in line procedures, portioning practices, and restaurant cleanliness expectations.
- coordinated order fulfillment assembly to support accurate, timely guest service during peak periods.
- Tracked assigned inventory and replenished ingredients, enabling consistent service and product procedures.
- Processed transactions and completed line-closing shift duties and procedures for cashier operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA12-2026
Associate of Science - Accounting
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey12-2026
Associate of Arts - Communications And Analytical Thinking Emphasis
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey12-2026
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences Emphasis
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA12-2026
Skills
- Guest service and support
- Quality control
- Task prioritization
- Efficient supplies management
- Analytical problem-solving
- Simultaneous task management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Team support and collaboration
- Operational efficiency
- Resourcefulness
- Strategic goal setting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Houseperson
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
03.2021 - Current
Team Member/Prep Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
05.2018 - 02.2023
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Embassy Suites by Hilton
02.2018 - 04.2020
Kitchen Steward
Embassy Suites By Hilton
11.2017 - 02.2018
Team Member/Cashier
Chipotle Mexican Grill
04.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Monterey Peninsula College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Monterey Peninsula College
Associate of Arts - Communications And Analytical Thinking Emphasis
Monterey Peninsula College
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences Emphasis
Monterey Peninsula College