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Luis  Rivera

Luis Rivera

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Expert in customer service with extensive experience as a waiter, proficient in navigating high-volume dining environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Server and Chef's Assistant

Enticing Meals
Fort Lauderdale, Miami, FL
05.2024 - Current

Enticing Meals provides gourmet fine dining and service experiences for multiple repeat groups of between 5 and 25 diners upon request. Additionally, EM holds cooking classes for larger groups on a routine basis at facilities in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami.

  • Followed health codes guidelines for safe food handling practices at all times including proper storage techniques for perishable items.
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs of guests, responding quickly to requests, addressing complaints tactfully, and thanking customers for their patronage.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in service or product quality.

Guest Services Manager

Club Med Resorts
Multiple, International Resorts
05.2007 - 03.2020
  • Monitored reservations to track incoming parties and special events.
  • Delivered exceptional service to every customer through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Assisted guests with special requests such as arranging transportation services or providing information about local attractions or events.
  • Created and managed effective strategies for optimizing guest experiences and promoting loyalty.
  • Implemented strategies to improve overall guest experience by utilizing feedback from surveys and reviews.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding best practices for handling customer inquiries or complaints.

Assistant Manager/Server

La Vie de Farnce
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.1997 - 07.2002
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
  • Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering

Corp. De Educación Superior
Bogota Colombia
12-1988

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • Menu knowledge
  • Problem solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Hospitality and accommodation

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Elementary

Timeline

Server and Chef's Assistant

Enticing Meals
05.2024 - Current

Guest Services Manager

Club Med Resorts
05.2007 - 03.2020

Assistant Manager/Server

La Vie de Farnce
09.1997 - 07.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering

Corp. De Educación Superior