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Certification
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Karina Izquierdo

Sarasota

Summary

Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty. Also bilingual.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Daruma Japanese Steakhouse
Sarasota
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas throughout shifts.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to accommodate special dietary requests.
  • Engaged with guests to enhance their dining experience.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, and restocking.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
  • Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Host

Food and beer
Sarasota
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Greeted and seated guests in a welcoming manner.
  • Managed reservation system for efficient table assignments.
  • Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth dining experiences.
  • Maintained cleanliness of front-of-house areas throughout shifts.
  • Trained new hosts on procedures and customer service standards.
  • Assisted other departments when needed such as bussing tables or delivering food orders.
  • Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.

Stocker

Victoria's Secret & PINK
Sarasota
10.2019 - 02.2024
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure attractive displays and product availability.
  • Organized and maintained inventory to optimize storage and accessibility for staff.
  • Collaborated with team members to restock items during peak shopping hours efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of stockroom to promote a safe work environment.
  • Engaged with customers, providing assistance in locating products within the store layout.
  • Participated in seasonal merchandising changes, adapting displays to reflect current promotions.
  • Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.

Education

Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Order processing
  • POS operation
  • Table management
  • Team collaboration
  • Menu knowledge
  • Effective communication
  • Customer engagement
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional appearance
  • Food running
  • Memory retention
  • High volume dining
  • Strong work ethic

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Serve safe

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

Daruma Japanese Steakhouse
10.2024 - 08.2025

Host

Food and beer
02.2024 - 10.2024

Stocker

Victoria's Secret & PINK
10.2019 - 02.2024

Riverview High School

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