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Libertad Parra

Los Banos,CA

Summary

Proven hospitality professional with extensive experience, including a key role at Mimosas, where I enhanced guest flow through efficient table management and fostered customer relationships. Skilled in order taking and relationship management, I excel in service quality, contributing to significant team performance improvements. Expert in food presentation and wine pairing, consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Mimosas
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Bartender

Jessie’s Bar
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Cook's Assistant

KFC Restaurant
03.2014 - 03.2016
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.

Manager

Burger King
03.2005 - 06.2012
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Skills

  • Order Taking
  • Wine pairing
  • Service Quality
  • Table Setting
  • Food presentation
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Order Management
  • Salesmanship
  • Bar terminology
  • Relationship Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Mimosas
02.2022 - 12.2023

Bartender

Jessie’s Bar
01.2022 - 08.2023

Cook's Assistant

KFC Restaurant
03.2014 - 03.2016

Manager

Burger King
03.2005 - 06.2012

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