Jacob Garcia
Culver City,CA
Summary
Dedicated restaurant professional with over a decade of experience across casual and fine dining settings. Strong focus on delivering authentic culinary experiences and exceptional service. Retail experience enhances attention to detail and customer engagement skills. Committed to continuous improvement and learning from feedback.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Busser
Hatchet Hall
Culver City, California
08.2026 - Current
- Delivered fast-paced service while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to guest satisfaction.
- Supported servers by efficiently managing table settings and ensuring timely delivery of items during service.
- Executed precise placement of tableware and plates to enhance dining experience and uphold service standards.
- Alertness and attentiveness to guest needs and rotation of cutlery and plate changes in addition to water service
- Slightly upscale neighborhood level of service experience
Tonic Bar Clerk
Erewhon
West Hollywood, California
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Delivered accurate information on smoothie nutrition and dietary restrictions to assist customers in making informed choices
- Handled cash transactions at the register to ensure accurate financial exchanges.
- Maintained focus on cleaning and stocking stations to ensure a tidy work environment.
- Trained coworkers by proactively addressing work-related questions and modeling best practices for maintaining focus
Sales Associate
Uniqlo
Sherman Oaks, California
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Maintained product knowledge of all clothing items to guide customers into choosing the right items for their own needs
- Managed cash at the register to ensure accuracy and deliver excellent customer service
- Conducted regular store walkthroughs to organize and maintain displays, ensuring items were appropriately placed and store cleanliness was upheld
Food Runner/Busser
Felix Trattoria
Venice, California
09.2017 - 12.2024
- Assisted expo in delivering plates to dining area with urgency and attention to detail, ensuring timely service for guests
- Monitor guest tables to provide water service, plate-changing, as well as clearing the table after each guest to ready for the next one
- Provide description of food items being sent to diners, drop lines given with each dish
- Maintained close communication with managers, servers, and chefs to share feedback and enhance customer experience, minimizing potential conflicts
- Provided upscale service experience by focusing on detail-oriented tasks and guest satisfaction.
Server
Atla
Venice, California
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted with menu item recommendations to enhance guest experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to tables.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas throughout shifts.
Sales Associate
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
Lawndale, California
03.2014 - 09.2016
- Addressed customer inquiries about paint products for homeowners and professional contractors, ensuring a welcoming experience
- Differentiate and analyze guests' concerns and talking points to provide the correct paint and accompanying products for desired project
- Differentiate and analyze guests' concerns and talking points to provide the correct paint and accompanying products for desired project
- Memorized key details of paint products for accurate customer assistance.
Busser
The Counter
Santa Monica, USA
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Cleared tables promptly and maintained expo station's cleanliness, ensuring readiness for busy shifts
- Maintained workplace cleanliness and restocked supplies to enhance presentation of orders
- Assisted guests with menu explanations and tailored accommodations to enhance dining experience
- Assisted guests with menu explanations and tailored accommodations for their needs
Education
High School Diploma -
Family First Charter High School
Lawndale, CA 08.2015 - 01.2016
Skills
- Table management
- Attention to detail
- Endurance in fast-paced environments
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Customer relationship building
- Communication skills
- Proactive mindset
Languages
English
Professional
A1
Spanish
Professional
A1
Timeline
Busser
Hatchet Hall
08.2026 - Current
Tonic Bar Clerk
Erewhon
01.2026 - 08.2026
Sales Associate
Uniqlo
02.2025 - 12.2025
Server
Atla
02.2021 - 08.2022
Food Runner/Busser
Felix Trattoria
09.2017 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Family First Charter High School
08.2015 - 01.2016
Busser
The Counter
06.2014 - 02.2016
Sales Associate
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
03.2014 - 09.2016