Hector Zepeda
Ridgewood
Summary
Committed professional with experience serving hot, delicious food while maintaining friendly atmosphere. Supported multiple FOH duties for optimal service to every guest. Ran food, seated customers and discussed menu options. Kept dining area clean with proactive attention to departing guests, empty plates, and spills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Food Runner and Busser
Konnollys bar and restaurant
New York
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Supported main servers by delivering food from kitchen to tables
- Helped manage table settings before guests' arrival
- Monitored inventory of service supplies like napkins and condiments
- Memorized dining room floor plans and understood seat number system.
- Responded quickly to customer concerns and escalated major issues to management.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Reset tables between guests, refilled condiments and wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned up spilled food or drink promptly and safely.
- Removed dishes and glasses from tables for cleaning.
- Helped in training new food runners, sharing best practices and operational knowledge.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
Food Runner and Busser
Morrell wine bar
New York
06.2012 - 08.2021
- Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Performed daily pre-shift side work duties such as restocking supplies, polishing silverware.
- Assisted in training new staff members on restaurant operations and procedures.
- Removed dishes and glasses from tables for cleaning.
- Maintained supplies such as napkins, silverware, glassware and plates throughout shift.
- Checked all dishes before delivering them to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
- Provided assistance with clearing plates from tables after meals were completed.
- Replenished water glasses, bread baskets, condiments and other necessities during meal service.
- Helped maintain organization of walk-in coolers and freezers according to health department regulations.
- Followed proper sanitation guidelines when handling food products.
- Assisted with the setup and breakdown of the dining area before and after service hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift operations.
- Bussed and reset tables in an orderly fashion.
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant dining area throughout shift.
- Carried food, dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
- Stocked ice buckets, water pitchers, wine glasses or other bar items as needed.
Education
Juan De La Barrera
México 06-2011
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Assistant Food Runner and Busser
Konnollys bar and restaurant
11.2022 - 06.2025
Food Runner and Busser
Morrell wine bar
06.2012 - 08.2021
Juan De La Barrera