Luis Leyva
Houston,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Remodeler
Self Employed
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with customers to determine budgets for kitchen and bath remodeling projects and find appropriate material sources.
- Checked supply inventories and work orders daily to encourage subcontractor efficiency and productivity.
- Spread adhesives on flooring to prep for tile installation.
- Hung sheetrock and drywall by attaching panels to studs, cutting adjoining panels and making cutouts around outlets and switches.
- Worked with employees to manage projects from design to completion.
Food / Head Server
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Pearland, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Trained new staff on restaurant operations and policies to strengthen performance.
- Held daily meetings with servers on each shift to discuss specials and driving sales of key items.
- Modeled strategies to wait staff for delivering exceptional and friendly service to every guest, every time.
- Coached employees on salesmanship and updated menus to increase sales.
- Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Banquet Server
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Pearland, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Guided arriving guests to tables, took drink orders and relayed information to bartenders.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
Experience Bartender
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Pearland , TX
04.2019 - Current
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- 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.
Lead Trainer
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Pearland , TX
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating
- Conducted dining room and server checks to assess readiness for expected customer loads.
- Monitored training effectiveness through observation and metrics analysis.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
Line Cook
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Pearland, TX
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
Blueberry Picker
Wyman's
Deblois, ME
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Harvested fruit by grasping, twisting, pulling, shaking trees and vines to separate crop from plant.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape and color.
- Prepared area for harvesting with positioning of ladders and buckets.
- Collected products to inspect and package for shipping.
Education
Nursing -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX 01.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Sterling High School
Houston, TX 09.2015 - 07.2019
Skills
Communicationundefined
Timeline
Remodeler
Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
Lead Trainer
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
10.2020 - 09.2021
Nursing -
Houston Community College
01.2020 - 05.2021
Food / Head Server
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
06.2019 - Current
Banquet Server
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
06.2019 - Current
Experience Bartender
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
04.2019 - Current
Line Cook
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
11.2017 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Sterling High School
09.2015 - 07.2019
Blueberry Picker
Wyman's
07.2015 - 08.2015
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