JOSE A. ACOSTA
Miami,USA
Summary
Experienced server with over 20 years in upscale dining. Develops efficient service systems to improve operations, manages house flow to maximize table turnover and drive revenue growth. Keeps up-to-date on menu offerings to provide tailored recommendations. Accommodates special dietary needs and upholds food safety protocols.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SERVER
CASA TUA CUCINA
12.2017 - 07.2023
- Opening side jobs: Polished glassware, plates and silverware, setting tables.
- Approached and introduce myself to costumer
- Described item à la carte menu.
- Recommended signature dishes from chef's creation.
- Offered kind of water, wine, or cocktail drinks to start.
- Sent orders to bar and kitchen by system procedures.
- Took dirty plates, empty glasses all times.
- Kept eyes opened all times to tables and offered more cocktails.
- Took dessert orders and suggested coffee any after dinner drinks.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Closed side duties
SERVER
RIVER YACHT CLUB
02.2016 - 08.2017
SERVER
CANTINA LA VEINTE
07.2014 - 01.2016
SERVER
MPP RESTAURANT
04.2013 - 07.2014
SERVER
FOGO DE CHAO
08.2011 - 01.2013
SERVER
TONY CHAN'S WATER CLUB CHINESE RESTAURANT
10.2008 - 07.2011
SERVER
MR. CHU'S RESTAURANT HONG KONG CUISINE
08.2007 - 11.2010
SERVER
LOMBARDI'S RESTAURANT
04.2007 - 08.2008
SERVER
QUIN'S RESTAURANT
07.2003 - 04.2007
SERVER
THE CLEVELANDER HOTEL
01.2003 - 06.2003
SERVER
NEMO'S RESTAURANT
03.2002 - 12.2002
SERVER
TOUCH RESTAURANT
10.2001 - 03.2002
FOOD RUNNER
CHINA GRILL RESTAURANT
01.1999 - 10.2001
Education
High School Diploma -
ABC Bartending School
911 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139. (305)267-144606-2010
GED -
Fienberg Fisher Adult School
1424 Drexel Ave. Miami Beach, FL 3313901-2003
High School Diploma -
Fienberg Fisher Adult School
1424 Derxel Ave. Miami Beach. Fl. 3313901-2000
High School Diploma -
Escula "Cepeda Peraza"
Mérida, Yucatán. México06-1985
High School Diploma -
Escuela Pretaratoria No. 2
Mérida, Yucatán. México.07-1980
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- High volume dining
- Team collaboration
- Hospitality service expertise
Certification
Food Handler Training Program.
Florida Responsible Vendor Server Training.
Bartending Diploma.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SERVER
CASA TUA CUCINA
12.2017 - 07.2023
SERVER
RIVER YACHT CLUB
02.2016 - 08.2017
SERVER
CANTINA LA VEINTE
07.2014 - 01.2016
SERVER
MPP RESTAURANT
04.2013 - 07.2014
SERVER
FOGO DE CHAO
08.2011 - 01.2013
SERVER
TONY CHAN'S WATER CLUB CHINESE RESTAURANT
10.2008 - 07.2011
SERVER
MR. CHU'S RESTAURANT HONG KONG CUISINE
08.2007 - 11.2010
SERVER
LOMBARDI'S RESTAURANT
04.2007 - 08.2008
SERVER
QUIN'S RESTAURANT
07.2003 - 04.2007
SERVER
THE CLEVELANDER HOTEL
01.2003 - 06.2003
SERVER
NEMO'S RESTAURANT
03.2002 - 12.2002
SERVER
TOUCH RESTAURANT
10.2001 - 03.2002
FOOD RUNNER
CHINA GRILL RESTAURANT
01.1999 - 10.2001
High School Diploma -
ABC Bartending School
GED -
Fienberg Fisher Adult School
High School Diploma -
Fienberg Fisher Adult School
High School Diploma -
Escula "Cepeda Peraza"
High School Diploma -
Escuela Pretaratoria No. 2
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