Luis Salavarria
Brentwood,NY
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic professional with hospitality experience and a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service. Skilled in organizing seating arrangements to maximize guest satisfaction while thriving in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Brings strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills developed through experience in youth-focused settings, with a proven ability to create welcoming, inclusive environments and effectively guide and motivate others. Eager to contribute a positive attitude, adaptability, and strong work ethic to a dynamic, team-oriented workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Host
Olive Garden Restaurant
Bay Shore, New York
04.2026 - Current
- Greeted guests warmly and guided them to their tables promptly.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
- Communicated wait times clearly to guests and staff.
- Managed reservations and maintained seating charts efficiently.
- Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate customers.
Youth Group Volunteer
Lighthouse Tabernacle Church
01.2024 - Current
- Guided and mentored individual youths, assisting them in overcoming personal challenges and reaching their goals.
- Mentored younger members, fostering leadership skills and increasing community involvement.
- Incorporated interactive activities and team-building exercises, boosting youth group engagement.
- Developed engaging curriculum and activities to promote teamwork and cooperation among participants.
Pet Sitter
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated pet activities, including walks and playtime, to keep pets active and engaged, including walks, playtime, and feeding schedules.
- Ensured safety and well-being of pets during owner absences through daily care.
- Followed pet owners' instructions to prepare food and water, meeting individual dietary needs.
Student Volunteer
Elementary Student Tutor
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Created customized learning materials aligned with individual student needs and learning styles to enhance engagement.
- Conducted small group tutoring sessions that fostered collaborative learning and strengthened peer relationships.
- Implemented effective strategies to create a productive learning environment.
- Supported students in mastering homework and study techniques, leading to improved understanding of core subjects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brentwood High School
Brentwood, NY06-2026
Skills
- Restaurant operations
- Guest engagement
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Event coordination
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Community outreach
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Host
Olive Garden Restaurant
04.2026 - Current
Student Volunteer
Elementary Student Tutor
09.2024 - 06.2025
Youth Group Volunteer
Lighthouse Tabernacle Church
01.2024 - Current
Pet Sitter
11.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Brentwood High School