Self-motivated and dependable waiter offering nearly 4 years of restaurant industry experience. Proficient in assisting guests with reservations, takeout orders and general inquiries. Career history achieving high performance with minimal supervision.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waiter
Adela's Authentic Mexican Restaurant INC
Tacoma, WA
03.2020 - Current
Greeted guests and answered questions about menu items.
Followed all safety and sanitation regulations when handling food or drinks.
Performed cashier duties such as taking payments, counting change, and issuing receipts.
Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift by wiping counters and cleaning spills promptly.
Cleared away dirty dishes from tables after each course was finished.
Answered phone calls for reservations or takeout orders in a professional manner.
Reconciled cash drawers at the end of shifts to verify sales totals.
Stocked shelves with supplies such as utensils, cups, glasses.
Cleaned dining room chairs, tables, floors and other surfaces regularly.
Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Replenished condiments, silverware, napkins. as needed during meal services.
Demolition Laborer
GCL construction LLC
Tacoma, WA
06.2023 - 09.2023
Unloaded and transported construction materials to job sites as needed.
Ensured that all hazardous waste was disposed of properly according to regulations.
Worked with supervisors to determine best methods of demolishing structures.
Used protective gear such as hard hats, goggles, ear protection, respirators., when necessary.
Lifted heavy materials onto trucks for removal from the site following each project's completion.
Assisted in the demolition of buildings and other structures using hammers, crowbars, and other tools.
Set up equipment to maintain worksite productivity.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Monitored progress of demolitions and reported any issues or delays promptly.
Education
Lincoln High School
Tacoma, WA
06.2024
Skills
Food Safety Understanding
Guest Relations Management
Price Memorization
Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
Cash Handling
Certification
food handler certification
Languages
spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
I am in the Lincoln High School Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps, I arrive to Color Guard practices at 6am Monday through Friday to perform/practice drills. We compete with other schools and wear uniforms every week.
Accomplishments
I was awarded my Sergeant Major position last year in the Junior Officer's Training Corps due to consistently following the personal appearance regulations and being punctual.
As Sergeant Major of the battalion, I am in charge to make sure all of our teams have all the equipment they need to be successful during our competitions.