Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
Organizations Volunteer Activity
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Joshua Faya

Brooklyn

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Preivously curated music, and art showings working along side a team of other creatives. I am passionate about community, cooking, along with music.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Via Carota
09.2023 - Current
  • Greet guest as they walk in the restaurant, check for reservations, seat guest.
  • Place guest orders, check in as food drops, followed by dropping check and closing out guest cash/credit.
  • Thank guest for dining in as they leave the restaurant.

Chef Assistant

Lyle's Pizzeria
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Open kitchen, checking station's seeing if anything needs to be replenished, while simultaneously going over the prep sheet.
  • Make sure oven's are on, and start working through prep list before the restaurant opens.
  • Other roles include expo, and line cook.

Hotel Receptionist

The Farnam Hotel
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Welcoming guest in a polite manner on arrival, checking guests in and out, running daily reports, handling guest transactions and maintaining a bank.
  • Along with answering guest inquiries in a pleasant and helpful manner.
  • Trained new reception staff on procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Maintained a professional appearance of the front desk area by keeping it clean, organized, and well-stocked with necessary supplies.

Server

Lola's Cafe
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Greeting customers in a polite manner, taking orders, delivering food and drinks, ensuring a positive dining experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.

Server

La Buvette Wine & Grocery
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • One of our roles working here was simply being passionate about food, wine, and the restaurant industry.
  • Our menu changes every day, we have over hundreds off wine and on the menu that change with the seasons.
  • Aside from that we took pride in giving every guest the best experience from arrival till departure.

Fresh Produce Assistant

Natural Grocers
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assisted shoppers in selecting quality fruits and vegetables, resulting in repeat business and increased sales.
  • Communicated effectively with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality fresh produce items to meet customer demands.
  • Provided knowledgeable recommendations on fruit and vegetable selections, contributing to positive customer experiences.

Server

Dante
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
  • Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
  • Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.

Education

No Degree - Fashion Design

Art Institute International Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
08-2015

Skills

  • Hospitality Driven
  • Team Player
  • Service
  • Food Service
  • Wine & Beverage
  • Drink Service

Timeline

Server

Via Carota
09.2023 - Current

Chef Assistant

Lyle's Pizzeria
03.2023 - 08.2023

Hotel Receptionist

The Farnam Hotel
09.2021 - 04.2023

Server

Lola's Cafe
06.2021 - 04.2023

Server

La Buvette Wine & Grocery
06.2019 - 05.2021

Fresh Produce Assistant

Natural Grocers
09.2018 - 02.2020

Server

Dante
04.2018 - 07.2019

No Degree - Fashion Design

Art Institute International Minneapolis

Hobbies and Interests

  • Photography
  • Biking
  • Collecting vinyl
  • Cooking

Organizations Volunteer Activity

At curator: Pipedreams Studios 06/01/16 - 02/28/19. Co-founder of a nonprofit that curated music and art showings based on local artists. Our job was to find talent in our community that didn't have a place to showcase their work.

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