Gustavo Perez
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Proven Kitchen Helper and Hostess, excelled in enhancing kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction at Mon Cafe Japan and Angus steakhouse and seafood. Skilled in food handling and fostering a welcoming environment, consistently ensuring timely food delivery and maintaining high service standards. Demonstrated ability to improve team efficiency and guest experience through effective cleaning and organization.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Helper
Mon Cafe Japan
04.2024 - Current
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by assisting with meal preparation and ensuring timely food delivery to customers.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Hostess
Angus Steakhouse And Seafood
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
Kitchen Helper
Crazy Mason
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Education
Myrtle Beach Highschool
3302 Robert M Grissom Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Skills
- Dishwashing
- Food handling
- Cleaning
- Chef support
- Stock Rotation
- Food Preparation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Kitchen Helper
Mon Cafe Japan
04.2024 - Current
Hostess
Angus Steakhouse And Seafood
11.2023 - 04.2024
Kitchen Helper
Crazy Mason
06.2023 - 08.2023
Myrtle Beach Highschool
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