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Gabriela Gastelum-Torres

Palm Desert,CA

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Dave and Busters
Rancho Mirage, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
  • Communicated with servers about new tables changes and customer comments.
  • Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus.
  • Checked identification of customers prior to serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.
  • Checked restrooms to refill products and perform light cleaning duties, emptying trash.

Hostess, Busser, Runner

O’caine’s Irish Pub
Rancho Mirage, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023

HOST

  • Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
  • Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.
  • Notified server after seating parties in section to facilitate prompt service.

RUNNER

  • Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
  • Double-checked meals placed in window against customer tickets for accuracy.
  • Stocked service supply areas with tableware, garnishes and prepared food.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas on a regular basis.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff regarding any special requests from customers.

BUSSER

  • Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths, and highchairs.
  • Assisted servers with stocking supplies, setting up for service and cleaning duties.
  • Cleared tables to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
  • Carried food, dishes, trays or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.

Hostess

BaBaLoo Lounge
Palm Desert, CA
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Welcome guests!
  • Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
  • Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
  • Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.

Education

High school diploma -

Palm Desert High School

Skills

  • Front of House Management
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • Communications
  • Organizational

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hostess

Dave and Busters
10.2023 - Current

Hostess, Busser, Runner

O’caine’s Irish Pub
08.2022 - 08.2023

Hostess

BaBaLoo Lounge
05.2020 - 06.2022

High school diploma -

Palm Desert High School
Gabriela Gastelum-Torres