Jennifer Garay Gonzalez
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Offering friendly and professional demeanor, ready to learn and excel in dynamic restaurant environment. Brings understanding of effective table management and guest interaction, coupled with ability to quickly adapt to new tasks. Ready to use and develop communication and customer service skills in server role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Glacier Club
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Provide attentive and personalized service to ensure a positive dining experience for guests.
- Effectively communicate menu items, specials, and beverage options to customers, offering recommendations as needed.
- Efficiently handle multiple tables, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages.
- Demonstrate strong teamwork skills by collaborating with kitchen staff and fellow servers to coordinate orders and ensure smooth service.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dining area, including setting and clearing tables, refilling condiments, and restocking supplies as necessary.
- Proficient in wine selection, pairing, and presentation
Shift Lead/Assistant Manager
Durango Joes
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service, engaging with patrons to understand their beverage preferences and recommending menu items as appropriate.
- Assisted in the training of new employees.
- Reviewed daily sales reports and monitored financial performance metrics.
- Managed inventory on weekly basis and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies
Server
Taco Libre
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- 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.
Shift Lead/Server
Tacos El Metate
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO08-2021
High School Diploma -
Colorado State University
Aurora, CO05-2021
Skills
- Bilingual
- Team leadership
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to detail
- Food running
- Wine Service
Timeline
Server
Glacier Club
07.2023 - 06.2024
Shift Lead/Assistant Manager
Durango Joes
09.2022 - 07.2023
Server
Taco Libre
09.2021 - 02.2022
Shift Lead/Server
Tacos El Metate
07.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Fort Lewis College
High School Diploma -
Colorado State University
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