Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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JAY CASTRO- SERVER

MONMOUTH JUNCTION,New Jersey

Summary

To provide a exceptional dining experience for guests through attentiveness and excellent customer service that exemplifies enthusiasm, dedication, good attitude and work ethic, combined with a desire to utilize great food and beverages service skills obtained through working in the hospitality setting (restaurants, hotels, catering events, and banquet halls).

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Server

Marriott Hotel- USHG (NYC Time Square)
2022.03 - 2023.12
  • RESTAURANT SERVER is to serve food and/or beverages to guests according to hotel brand standards and in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
  • Ensure knowledge of menu and restaurant promotions and specials, including ingredients and preparation.
  • Respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner. .
  • Take guest food and/or beverage orders and input orders in appropriate point-of-sale system.
  • Retrieve and deliver food and beverage orders in a timely manner.
  • Ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service.
  • Serve alcohol/non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with federal, state, local and company regulations.
  • Ensure serving station is well-stocked at all times.
  • Perform side work and any other duties as designated by supervisor.
  • Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time, and observes prescribed work, break and meal periods in compliance with standards.
  • Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the dress code.
  • Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Restuarant Server

Sarafina Italian Restaurant
2021.06 - 2022.02

To serve food to guests as ordered in a timely manner. Also, to provide excellent customer service as part of Serafina Hospitality’s overall guest enjoyment philosophy. Must be fully vaccinated.

  • Maintains a working knowledge of full food and drink menu
  • Describe various food dishes to customers
  • Uses SERAFINA standards of engagement for all service techniques
  • Provides guest check promptly and returns receipt promptly
  • Keeps all service and table areas clean, organized and stocked
  • Assists bus server in clearing and pre-bussing, when possible
  • Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests inclusive of eye contact, respectable conversation and smiling
  • Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials
  • Follow and adhere to all standards set forth by the Board of Health
  • Performs other related activities as assigned

Tribecca Roof Top-360 Lounge

Loven Oven-
2018.01 - 2020.09
  • Set up banquet rooms according to event specifications
  • by providing exceptional service to our guests and a passion for hospitality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment,
  • Greet guests and assist with seating arrangements
    Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently
  • Serve food and beverages to guests in a timely manner
    Upsell menu items and promote special offerings
  • Clear tables and maintain cleanliness in the banquet area
  • Assist with event breakdown and cleanup




Education

Bachelor of Science - English, Political Science

Adamson University Manila, Philippines
Manila

Skills

  • Multi Tasking
  • Order Taking and Menu recommendation and Upselling
  • Organization and detailed oriented
  • Customer Service Skills
  • POS System Operation/ Cash handling
  • Exceptional communication and Personable
  • Enthusiasm and good work ethic
  • Knowledge of Table Service and Drinks Orders
  • Team work
  • Trustworthy

Certification

  • Certificate of Achievements:

Marriott-USHG- May 2023 100 Club Member

(Employee of the Month)

Timeline

Restaurant Server

Marriott Hotel- USHG (NYC Time Square)
2022.03 - 2023.12

Restuarant Server

Sarafina Italian Restaurant
2021.06 - 2022.02

Tribecca Roof Top-360 Lounge

Loven Oven-
2018.01 - 2020.09

Bachelor of Science - English, Political Science

Adamson University Manila, Philippines
  • Certificate of Achievements:

Marriott-USHG- May 2023 100 Club Member

(Employee of the Month)

JAY CASTRO- SERVER