Jason R. Gehring
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
I have been employed in a few different industries in my life, I have found my passion for great food and amazing hospitality, has driven me to remain and grow in this ever-changing business. Starting as a dishwasher at 13 years old, lots of serving, lots of cooking, and being a leader and manager. I love being in the restaurant atmosphere, it truly takes a team and family to give customers, not just a meal they came for? But an Experience, that won't be forgotten.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Range Cafe
Bernalillo, NM
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Participated in team meetings to discuss operational improvements and enhance service delivery.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Server
Chili's Restaurant
Bernalillo, NM
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and accurate order fulfillment.
- Trained new servers on menu offerings and restaurant protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Managed cash handling and accurate processing of payments during high-volume shifts.
- Implemented upselling techniques, increasing overall guest satisfaction and average check size.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, maintaining positive dining experiences.
- Monitored cleanliness and organization of dining areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
Broiler Cook
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
Albuquerque, NM
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared high-quality grilled meats following restaurant recipes and presentation standards.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure food safety and consistency in quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen workflows and improve service efficiency.
- Regularly inspected equipment for functionality and reported any issues promptly for timely repair or replacement.
- Received commendations from management for consistent adherence to recipe specifications and presentation standards.
Prep Cook/ Cook
Olive Garden
Albuquerque, NM
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared ingredients efficiently to ensure timely meal service for high-volume dining environments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, adhering to food safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Collaborated with chefs to execute daily specials, enhancing menu offerings based on seasonal ingredients.
Culinary Manager
The Range Cafe
Bernalillo, NM
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and training new staff
- Weekly food orders, monthly inventory, new menus and training
- Maintaining and monitoring food quality, presentation, and taste
- Oversaw preparation, cooking, and serving of large catering orders, as well as in house banquet, and buffets for large parties
- The Range Cafe - multiple locations
Cook, prep cook, catering
Jimmy's Cafe on Jefferson
Albuquerque, NM
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Follow recipes, prepare scratch made items as chile's, soups, meats, and specials
- Prepared and packaged catering orders for local business, as well as catering to groups in the meeting room
- Jimmy's Cafe on Jefferson
Line Cook, prep cook, manager on duty
International House Of Pancakes
Rio Rancho, NM
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Preparation of products and specials, worked all stations
- Manager-on-duty, helped me to learn and work front of house
- IHOP
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Belen High School
01-2004
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- Food running
- High volume dining
Section name
- Prior to 2020 I worked in several different careers, as I stated earlier, I started washing dishes and bussing in my mothers restaurant at 13. I worked all my high school years at a local butcher shop and grocery store. I have worked in distribution warehouses, production warehouses,I spent several years as a carpenter, building and installing custom cabinets, construction and home building.
- Just to add a few finishing words while I have your attention(hopefully), I have remained and grown in the food and hospitality business, not only because I love and thrive in the environment. The skills and abilities I've gained working in this environment have made me grow and increase the quality of my personal and family life. It has become my desire to continue to grow and thrive in this food and hospitality industry. I look forward to an opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive with your team your family.
- -" The only real stumbling block is fear of failure.
- In cooking, you've got to have a
- What-the-hell attitude. "-
- -Julia Child
Certification
Serve safe alcohol/server certification
Serve safe food handler certificate
Serve safe manager certification
Timeline
Server
Range Cafe
01.2025 - 05.2026
Server
Chili's Restaurant
10.2024 - 12.2024
Broiler Cook
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
05.2024 - 10.2024
Prep Cook/ Cook
Olive Garden
03.2024 - 06.2024
Culinary Manager
The Range Cafe
08.2022 - 03.2024
Cook, prep cook, catering
Jimmy's Cafe on Jefferson
08.2020 - 08.2022
Line Cook, prep cook, manager on duty
International House Of Pancakes
07.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Belen High School