Krista Simica
Thornton,CO
Summary
Friendly professional with strong understanding of hospitality and food and beverage industries. Extensive knowledge of cuisine and food and wine pairings. Personable individual possessing strong work ethic and great flexibility. Dedicated to delivering positive customer experience through genuine hospitality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Server
Catering By Design
Denver, Colorado
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline food service and timing of orders.
- Implemented service protocols to enhance efficiency during high-volume events.
- Managed opening and closing duties to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Enforced health regulations concerning food handling, storage, sanitation practices.
- Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Set up and tear down of banquets.
- Polished flat wear and plates.
Banquet Captain /Bartender
Denver Art Museum
Denver, Colorado
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Table settings of four course plated dinners for 500 or more guests. Including wine pours and desserts.
- When guest speakers are involved, making myself unnoticed while still maintaining the clearing and filling of wine and water.
- Working in rhythm with back of house to ensure plates are still hot and delivered in a smooth and timely manner.
Wait Staff Member
Black Eyed Pea Restaurant
Thornton, Colorado
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized under pressure.
- Delivered food items to customers at their tables in a friendly, courteous manner.
- Assisted other wait staff members as needed, such as refilling beverages or delivering food to tables.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies,
- Bussed tables quickly and efficiently while maintaining a neat appearance of the dining area.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or point-of-sale systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Interior Design
St. Phillips Collage
Sanantoio, Tx 04.1991 - 05.1996
Skills
- Thrive under pressure
- Calm and efficient during high volumn chaotic shifts
- Work well with both front and back of house staff
- Posses Strong cash handling skills and quick to learn pos systems
- Dependable, available to work flexible hours
- Reliable transportation
- Will work Day,Night,Weekends,Holidays, and last minute call ins
- Recognize that as the for front of a company the uniform should always be clean,pressed with all the required accessories
Certification
- Tips certified
Timeline
Lead Server
Catering By Design
06.2025 - Current
Banquet Captain /Bartender
Denver Art Museum
08.2022 - 02.2025
Wait Staff Member
Black Eyed Pea Restaurant
10.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Interior Design
St. Phillips Collage
04.1991 - 05.1996