Luke Ramirez
Phillips Ranch,CA
Summary
Experienced fine dining server with expertise in high-volume restaurants, banquet coordination,
and exceptional customer service. Skilled in wine service, menu training, and creating
memorable guest experiences. Adept at handling large transactions and leading teams in
fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Summit House Restaurant
Fullerton, CA, US
07.2023 - Current
- Fine dining service.
- Completing multiple different steps of service throughout a fully coursed meal.
- Wine service and extensive menu knowledge, both cocktail and food.
- Memorizing dinner and dessert specials weekly.
- Opening and closing the restaurant.
- Fast paced work and many interactions with guests.
- Handling large amounts of money and creating an experience that every guest can always love.
Server
Lagos Mexican Restaurant
Fullerton, CA, US
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: new restaurant that just opened last year
- Fine dining server.
- Trained servers to understand the menu and how to talk to tables and guests.
- Implemented strategies with managers that allowed us to flourish in our opening.
- Handled banquets, large amounts of money, and adapted quickly to the new restaurant flow.
- New restaurant that just opened last year
Server / Banquet Captain
Taps Fish House & Brewery
Brea, CA, US
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Started as server and became party coordinator.
- Set up, served, and ran large parties independently.
- Upselling, wine and meat pairing knowledge, and memorizing special plates.
- Handled high-volume sections with no bussers.
Server
California Pizza Kitchen
Chino Hills, CA, US
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Youngest server hired directly into the role without prior experience.
- Created guest connections, managed full service workflow including food/drink running, pre-bussing, and event hosting.
- Worked high-volume shifts and handled cash.
Take-Out Server
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Chino Hills, CA, US
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed high-volume takeout, reviewed orders with customers, and processed payments.
- Worked peak holidays with sales exceeding $128,000 and handled 16-hour shifts efficiently.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA07.2025
Associate’s Degree - Business Management
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05.2023
Skills
- Fine Dining Service
- Wine and Cocktail Knowledge
- Banquet Events
- Training and Leadership
- POS Systems
- Multitasking
- Menu Memorization
- Teamwork
- Cash Handling
- Communication Skills
Certification
- ServSafe, 08/01/23, 08/01/26
- Food Handler Certification, 08/01/23, 08/01/26
- RBT Certification, 01/01/23, 01/01/26
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Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Server
Lagos Mexican Restaurant
09.2023 - 08.2024
Server
Summit House Restaurant
07.2023 - Current
Server / Banquet Captain
Taps Fish House & Brewery
04.2022 - 07.2023
Server
California Pizza Kitchen
01.2021 - 07.2022
Take-Out Server
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
06.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
California State University, Fullerton
Associate’s Degree - Business Management
Mount San Antonio College