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Luis Canales (aka Strobe)

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Talented kitchen lead and server working in the hospitality industry over 15 years. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Lead

Club Fugazi
09.2021 - Current
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to food runners and followed up to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Worked with catering staff to facilitate buyouts and private events

Server

Ardiana
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, take phone orders and package to-go orders.
  • Maintained knowledge of wine program to facilitate proper pairings of beverages to food.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.

Busser

San Francisco Marin Food Bank
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Worked at various locations in the city of San Francisco to assemble and delivery boxes of food to the community during the pandemic.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed rotten food to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Line control to assure all clients were checked in and spaced 6 feet apart.



Barback

Charmaines
12.2017 - 08.2018
  • Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
  • Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
  • Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Batched cocktails and prepared garnish.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Dance And Photography

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06.2011

Skills

-Obtaining knowledge of cocktails in free time

-Choreographer/Art Director

-Has held various leadership positions within the SF queer community

Timeline

Kitchen Lead

Club Fugazi
09.2021 - Current

Server

Ardiana
03.2021 - 09.2021

Busser

San Francisco Marin Food Bank
05.2020 - 03.2021

Barback

Charmaines
12.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Dance And Photography

San Jose State University

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