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Joe Garcia

ALBUQUERQUE

Summary

Hardworking father with 15 + years of experience in fast-paced restaurant environments and customer service experience. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and character. Also many years in management roles both delegating and creating a positive work environment and experience for the whole team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Hibachi One
ALBUQUERQUE
01.2025 - Current
  • Greeted and seated guests in a welcoming manner.
  • Took food and drink orders accurately from customers.
  • Delivered meals promptly to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Provided fast and accurate service to large parties.

• Accurately receive and exchange money.

Gas Station Manager

Speedway Gas Station
ALBUQUERQUE
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of fuel and convenience store services.
  • Supervised and trained staff on customer service and safety protocols.
  • Controlled inventory levels, ensuring product availability and organization.

• Worked with high conflict customers and practice proper de-escalation protocols.

• Document daily activities and tasks

  • Implemented promotional strategies to enhance customer engagement and sales.
  • Monitored compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain service quality standards.
  • Managing financial transactions such as deposits, refunds, credits.
  • Ensuring that all store areas are clean, safe, and properly stocked with necessary items.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Assisting with stocking shelves with merchandise according to planograms or instructions from corporate headquarters.
  • Training new employees on safety protocols and operational processes related to running a gas station.
  • Maintaining accurate records of fuel and other store inventory levels.
  • Coordinating deliveries of fuel products from vendors or suppliers on a regular basis.
  • Supervising cashiers during their shifts to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Enforcing company policies related to employee conduct or personal hygiene standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.

Server/Bartender

Chili's Bar and Grill
ALBUQUERQUE
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
  • Managed table assignments and ensured timely service for guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food orders efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
  • Processed customer payments accurately using point-of-sale system.
  • Upsold menu items to increase sales and enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
  • Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.

Education

Rio Grande High School
ALBUQUERQUE, Nm

Skills

  • Order accuracy
  • Cash handling
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Food safety compliance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Upselling techniques
  • Effective communication
  • Safety compliance
  • Goal achievement
  • Problem solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Memory retention
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Performance improvement
  • Check payment processing
  • Beverage preparation
  • POS operation
  • Food running

  • Liquor, wine, and food service
  • Tool usage
  • Inventory control
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Server

Hibachi One
01.2025 - Current

Gas Station Manager

Speedway Gas Station
01.2021 - Current

Server/Bartender

Chili's Bar and Grill
01.2016 - 01.2024

Rio Grande High School
Joe Garcia