Gabriela Rubin
River Vale,New Jersey
Summary
Outgoing individual with a high level of enthusiasm and drive. Dedicated to completing work efficiently and within deadlines. Strive for excellence while understanding the importance of balance. Effective collaborator with a solid background in food service. Skilled in supporting both kitchen and wait staff. Genuine hospitality and ability to create memorable experiences for patrons.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Assistant at Gym
Rutgers University
02.2024 - Current
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Responded to public inquiries to provide information about programs and facilities.
- Conducted rounds within facility and campus to facilitate safe execution of recreation activities and monitor participation numbers.
- Maintained order among participants and spectators to enforce conduct rules conformance.
- CPR certified
Barista/Server
Jersey Girl Grill
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Server
Panzone's Pizza and Pasta
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Head Hostess
Station 117
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Planned and executed parties for large volumes of guests coordinating custom menus and preparing elaborate tables.
- Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
Volunteer
Birth Right Onward
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Helped growing and packing groceries for people in need during the current war
- Went to an army base and cooked, danced, and sung with people in the IDF
Server
Henry's Diner/Rutgers University
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Food Runner
- Bus Tables
Pool Monitor
Sans Pool
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated pool vacuum and vacuumed pool one times daily. Monitored inventory of all pool tools and toys.
- Verified safety compliance and regulations in pool area by monitoring social distancing and communicating rules to visitors.
- Moved umbrellas and lounge chairs at request of guests.
- Checked side duty list for opening and closing procedures.
- Monitored access to entry and exit points to avoid congregating.
- Tested chemicals and skimmed leaves and debris on daily basis to maintain pool.
Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Media Studies
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01-2026
High School Diploma -
Pascack Valley High School
Hillsdale, NJ06-2022
Skills
- Order Management
- Food Delivery
- Guest Satisfaction
- Operational Efficiency
- Special Events
- Customer Relations
- Beverage Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- CPR Certified
- Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Was asked to represent Rutgers University to go speak with Israel's prime minister, president, and other elected officials
- Big Israel advocated on campus
- One of the college mentors teaching kids ages 16-18 in high school how to be activists at school and for the future. TILC (Teen Israel Leadership) program.
- Apart of the creation of different videos involving the organization Olami
- Written about for my activism in Mishpacha Magazine
- https://mishpacha.com/the-moment-is-now/
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Barista/Server
Jersey Girl Grill
05.2024 - 08.2024
Recreation Assistant at Gym
Rutgers University
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Birth Right Onward
01.2024 - 01.2024
Server
Panzone's Pizza and Pasta
06.2023 - 08.2024
Server
Henry's Diner/Rutgers University
03.2023 - 01.2024
Pool Monitor
Sans Pool
06.2022 - 08.2022
Head Hostess
Station 117
05.2022 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
01.2019 - 01.2022
CPR certified
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Media Studies
Rutgers University
High School Diploma -
Pascack Valley High School
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