Jaton CATO
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Restaurant professional with 10+ years in FOH and BOH operations. A Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Mimi's Cafe
05.2014 - 10.2025
- Assisted servers and dining room hosts and quickly responded to guests' needs. Provided high quality service. Promptly and consistently reset tables with spotless service ware. Closed down the kitchen after each shift and precisely followed closing checklist for kitchen stations. Regularly cleaned host stand and buffet area. Maximized table turns and rotated seating for maximum guest satisfaction.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Server
Red Lobster Restaurant
01.2013 - 10.2025
- Greeted guests in a pleasant and courteous manner. Transported all dirty tableware from dining room to dish-washing area for proper cleaning. Consistently delivered exceptional customer service by quickly and efficiently clearing restaurant tables. Supported other areas of the restaurant as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Server
Chart House
02.2010 - 12.2015
- Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion. Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods. Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner. Stocked and maintained silverware, linen and condiments.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
Server
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, California01.2016
High School Diploma - Diploma
Westchester Senior High School
Los Angeles, California01.2008
Skills
- Point of Sale (POS) system operation
- Works well under pressure
- Extensive hospitality background
- California Trained in liquor, wine and food service Food Handlers card
- Food and beverage specialist
- Food safety understanding
- Master of sales techniques
- Food ingredients expert
- Mathematical aptitude
- Upbeat, outgoing and positive
- High-volume dining
- In-depth food and wine knowledge
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Server
Mimi's Cafe
05.2014 - 10.2025
Server
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
03.2013 - 03.2014
Server
Red Lobster Restaurant
01.2013 - 10.2025
Server
Chart House
02.2010 - 12.2015
High School Diploma - Diploma
Westchester Senior High School
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Southwest College