Julian Chavez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced restaurant professional with strong tableside service, POS processing, and fast-paced dining room support. Known for accuracy, teamwork, and calm service during large parties and busy shifts. In addition, I have 7 months and over 150 hours of intensive poker dealing training.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
West Coast Dealing School
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2026 - Current
- Acted as tournament dealer at school once per week, gaining practical experience in live-money play and dealing varied games.
- Completed 7 months of intensive poker training through practice sessions 4-5 days per week, 5-6 hours per day, enhancing strategic gameplay skills.
- Studied all board games, stud games, and draw games in tournament and cash game formats.
- Mastered side-pot calculation, chip distribution, and pot management to effectively manage game dynamics.
- Practiced shuffling, pitching, chip handling, and card handling techniques.
Server/Food Runner/Busser
MGM Resorts
Las Vegas, NevadaNV
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered orders to correct tables and seats while helping expo station maintain order accuracy.
- Managed table resets and paced service to maintain efficient restaurant flow.
- Received promotion to server position in September 2026.
- Learned service standards, POS systems, comp processing, rewards handling, and service for parties of 20 or more guests.
Server/Tableside Service
Fontainbleau
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported daily operations at Chyna Club, a Cantonese fine dining restaurant, by delivering exceptional customer service to enhance guest experience.
- Trained in carving over 200 Peking ducks and deboning a variety of fish, ensuring high-quality tableside service.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of menu offerings, including 30 specialty cocktails and 20 wines by glass, to provide informed recommendations to guests.
Server
RAKKAN Ramen
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2022 - 10.2023
- • Oversaw dining room operations in 60-seat restaurant during peak hours, enhancing customer experience.
- • Acquired front-of-house and back-of-house skills, ensuring efficient food preparation for all menu items.
- • Performed daily cleaning tasks to maintain restaurant hygiene standards.
Server
Soh Grill House
Pasadena, California
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared over 25 cuts of prime meat tableside for preferred doneness levels.
- Operated meat slicer for brisket and prepared raw meats for service, ensuring quality and readiness for cooking.
- Cooked appetizers and soups to support kitchen operations, maintaining consistency and quality.
- Assisted prep cook by preparing ingredients and organizing workstations in a fast-paced kitchen environment. by cooking appetizers and soups.
Server/Cook
FOUR Cafe
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared food and beverages for restaurant service, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Picked up and delivered grocery orders from Restaurant Depot each morning to maintain restaurant supply.
- Assisted Owner Michelle Wilton with prep cook duties during private events, contributing to seamless service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lick Wilmerding
San Francisco06-2018
Computer Science/Philosophy
Northeastern University
BostonSkills
- POS systems and processing
- Tableside service
- Restaurant operations
- Knowledge of virtually all poker variants
- Card pitching and dealing mechanics
- Chip management and pot calculations
- Chip managing, pot calculations, side pots
Timeline
Student
West Coast Dealing School
05.2026 - Current
Server/Food Runner/Busser
MGM Resorts
04.2024 - Current
Server/Tableside Service
Fontainbleau
10.2023 - 04.2024
Server
RAKKAN Ramen
10.2022 - 10.2023
Server
Soh Grill House
04.2021 - 09.2022
Server/Cook
FOUR Cafe
01.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Lick Wilmerding
Computer Science/Philosophy
Northeastern University