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KJ Nicholson

Camarillo,CA

Summary

I have years of experience in working food service. In my seven plus years in restaurants I’ve learned all things from Serving, expo, hosting, and bussing. I like working in the restaurant industry because I get to meet new people and learn something new everyday. I love the fast pace environment and I even like being able to cover shifts for people when needed, I would call myself a workaholic. You will never find me not doing something. I’ve also been working in construction since 2020 for my family‘s company and I do that on the side. My goal in the next five years is to open my own construction company designing and building homes for people all around Ventura county. I’m very outgoing and enthusiastic, always looking for the next challenge to build my knowledge in the workplace and in life.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Expo Runner

Latitude34
Camarillo
06.2024 - Current
  • Communicated with servers about allergies or modifications for entrées and appetizers
  • Prep and stock expo line accordingly
  • Maintain organization and time management during lunch and dinner rush
  • Assisted training new employees
  • Quality control

Server

Twenty88 Wine Bistro
Camarillo, CA
12.2019 - 02.2024
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Assisted in training new servers.

Server

Brophy Bros
Ventura, California
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Took and processed food and beverage orders efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
  • Managed multiple tables while maintaining high service standards.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.

Education

Rio Mesa
Oxnard, CA

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • POS operation
  • Quality control
  • Time management
  • Upselling techniques
  • Employee training

Timeline

Expo Runner

Latitude34
06.2024 - Current

Server

Twenty88 Wine Bistro
12.2019 - 02.2024

Server

Brophy Bros
08.2019 - 09.2022

Rio Mesa
KJ Nicholson