Jennifer Salinas
San Clemente,California
Summary
Motivated, professional, successful with multitasking in fast-paced environments. Bringing skills to support team and customer needs with fast, high-quality dining assistance. Proficient in keeping tables clear, floors clean and supplies stocked. Good relationship-building and time-management abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server Assistant
South of Nicks
San Clemente, California
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by wiping down tables after each seating.
- Assisted in training new server assistants on job responsibilities and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals within specified time frame.
- Responded promptly to requests from servers or other staff members.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies, setting up workstations, cleaning counters.
- Assisted servers with carrying food from kitchen to tables, refilling drinks, and clearing away dirty dishes.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task by performing additional duties as assigned.
Server
Selmas Chicago Pizzeria
San Juan Capistrano, California
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
Restaurant Hostess
Cedar Creek Inn
San Clemente, California
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
- Balanced cash register at end of shift according to established procedures.
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
- Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Juan Hills High School
San Juan Capistrano, CA07-2021
Skills
- Food Running
- Tableside Service
- Banquet Coordination
- Supply Restocking
- Guest Relations
- Food Safety
- Cash Handling
- POS System Operation
- Positive and Friendly Attitude
- Willing to Learn
- Order Taking
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Server Assistant
South of Nicks
06.2023 - 10.2023
Server
Selmas Chicago Pizzeria
10.2022 - 06.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Cedar Creek Inn
05.2018 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
San Juan Hills High School
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