Jose Medina
8101 Beach Channel Dr,NY
Summary
Proven efficiency in food service and team collaboration, exemplified during tenure at Silver Diner. Mastered menu memorization and food safety, enhancing guest experiences by ensuring swift, accurate delivery and issue resolution. Achieved significant reduction in wait times through effective service station maintenance and support, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and operational improvement. Entry-level Food Runner and true team player remains cool under extreme pressure in high-tempo kitchens. Takes direction well and consistently meets schedule requirements. Backs up servers, back bars and kitchen staff to deliver outstanding customer service to patrons.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner
Grand Brasserie
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
- Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
- Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
Food Runner
Gitano Island
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
- Monitored food temperatures and kept records of all food items.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
Lola Taverna
Barback/Food Runner/Restaurant Busser
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Cleared tables immediately after guest left in preparation for next party.
- Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation .
- Offered product samples, answered question and helped customers find items.
Food Runner
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Garnished dishes and quickly delivered items to customers to minimize wait times.
- Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance.
Education
Computer Information System -
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Foodservice
- Service station maintenance
- Menu Memorization
- Server Support
- Food Delivery
- Table Bussing
- Kitchen Support
- Food Preparation
- Food presentation
- Flexible Schedule
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Issue Resolution
- Food safety knowledge
Timeline
Food Runner
Grand Brasserie
11.2024 - Current
Food Runner
Gitano Island
04.2024 - 09.2024
Lola Taverna
Barback/Food Runner/Restaurant Busser
08.2020 - 05.2024
Food Runner
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
04.2018 - 07.2020
Computer Information System -
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Reference
Bryan Martinez- assistant general manager, Lola taverna. (718)690-8523
Alex Romero- general manager, grand brasserie. (917)915-9474