Jimmy Paredes
Arkadelphia,AR
Summary
Organized server with experience in restaurant environments. Effective creator of service structures with thoughtful organization. Efficient house manager and facilitator of rapid table turnover, boosting volume and increasing sales opportunities. Enthusiastic future Music Instructor poised to apply expertise in music theory and instruction. Well-versed in teaching students in one-on-one lessons, as well as classroom and small group environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Server
El Agaves Mexican Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for a diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts, and maintained a accurate cash drawer.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep the dining room and work areas clean.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in a timely manner.
- Supported the needs of 28-person wait staff who attended to the specific needs of countless customers daily for Mexican restaurants with social relevancy and intentionality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
05.2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies
05.2022
High School Diploma -
05.2022
While in high school I graduated with my associates degree which is paying off currently in upper college courses.
Skills
- Foreign language proficiency
- Expertise in Instruments
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Hospitality best practices
- Food safety practices
- Decision-Making
- Memory retention
- Music Technology Integration
- Rehearsal Direction
- Quality Control
- Cash Handling
- Food Sales and Promotion
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Server - El Agaves Mexican Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
Henderson State University - Bachelor of Arts, Music Education
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope - Associate of Arts, General Studies
Hope High School - High School Diploma,
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