Joaquin Suarez
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Romo Restaurant
Paterson
11.2025 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed multiple tables while ensuring timely food and beverage delivery.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate accurate order preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Assisted in training new servers on restaurant procedures and standards.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
Bartender
Tommys Tavern & Tap
Edgewater
05.2024 - Current
- Working at Tommy's Tavern & Tap as a bartender I engage with all of my guests in a professional way, serving them great cocktails, and recommending amazing food to pair with.
- I make sure that the bar is clean and neat so that I'm able to work in an organized environment so that I'm able to give great service in a fast paced environment.
Server/Bartender
The Cheesecake Factory
Hackensack
07.2018 - 05.2024
- At The Cheesecake Factory I interacted with guests while providing an unforgettable experience for them.
- I treated each guest with the same enthusiasm and made sure that they all left happy and with the intention of coming back.
- Behind the bar I was able to interact with guests on a more personal level but keeping it very professional, and making great cocktails.
Server
Olive Garden
Paramus
01.2017 - 08.2018
- At Olive Garden I interacted with guests while providing an unforgettable experience for them.
- I treated each guest with the same enthusiasm and made sure that they all left happy with the intention of coming back to be served by me.
Education
Associates -
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Extensive cocktail knowledge
- Free pouring
- Excellent money handling
- Great conversational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Work under pressure
- Fast paced work environment
- POS Proficient
- Bi-Lingual (Spanish & English)
Timeline
Server
Romo Restaurant
11.2025 - Current
Bartender
Tommys Tavern & Tap
05.2024 - Current
Server/Bartender
The Cheesecake Factory
07.2018 - 05.2024
Server
Olive Garden
01.2017 - 08.2018
Associates -
Hudson County Community College