Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
Timeline

Justin Opeka

The Joint-Sushi and Tapas
San Diego,CA
1
Language
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Mod

3 Years
The Joint-Sushi and Tapas | 10.2023 - Current
  • Server and manager in an upscale casual sushi restaurant with high quality sushi, steaks, wine and sake. Provide detailed food and wine/sake knowledge along with great service to guests. Perform opening and closing duties for the restaurant.

Server/MOD

2 Years 8 Months
Full Moon Sushi Lounge | 01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Server and manager in an upscale Sushi restaurant downtown. Provided prompt efficient service to guests. Daily restaurant opening duties including bar, patio, service stations and dining room.

Server/MOD

2 Years
Azuki Sushi | 01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Server and manager in an upscale restaurant specializing in traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi. Provided detailed food and wine knowledge to guests. Performed general restaurant opening and closing duties.

Server

De'Medici Steakhouse | 2014 - 2021
  • Delivered attentive tableside service while maintaining polished dining room presentation.
  • Communicated menu details, daily specials, and ingredient information to support guest selections.
  • Coordinated order accuracy with kitchen staff using POS systems and clear ticket communication.
  • Anticipated guest needs and resolved service concerns promptly to maintain positive dining experiences.

Education

No Degree - Wine And Food Pairings

Varios Wine Courses | New York, NY

Associates

Riverside Community College | 07-1998
Various courses in business administration.

Graduate

Moreno Valley H.S. | Moreno Valley, CA | 07-1996
  • Graduate
  • High school graduate

Skills

Brought 30 years of restaurant industry experience to high-volume service environments.
Created friendly guest experiences that supported return business.
Maintained strong teamwork across service shifts and coordinated well with staff.
Drove food
sake
and wine sales through effective upselling techniques.
Operated Toast
Aloha
and Micros POS systems and handled cash
register opening
and register closing with accuracy.

Certification

Current food handlers card., Current RBS certified.

LANGUAGES

English and conversational spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Server/Mod

The Joint-Sushi and Tapas
10.2023 - CurrentRead More

Server/MOD

Full Moon Sushi Lounge
01.2021 - 09.2023Read More

Server/MOD

Azuki Sushi
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More

Riverside Community College

Associates
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Server

De'Medici Steakhouse
2014 - 2021Read More

Varios Wine Courses

No Degree from Wine And Food Pairings
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Moreno Valley H.S.

Graduate
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Justin Opeka