Margarita Camacho
Chicago,IL
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff and Cashier
Burger Bite
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing any concerns or questions regarding menu items or dietary restrictions.
Waitress & Bartender
Fiesta en Tuxpan Mexican Grill
11.2019 - 02.2024
- Greeted customers upon arrival.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout their dining experience.
- Took orders accurately and efficiently, catering to any special requests or dietary needs.
- Kept work areas, including dining areas and service stations, clean and organized.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks such as wiping tables, vacuuming carpets, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Sett up tables with appropriate tableware, utensils, and condiments before guests arrive.
- Cleared tables between courses and after guests have finished their meals.
- Resett tables for the next guests efficiently.
- Mastered a variety of cocktail recipes and preparing drinks according to customer preferences.
- Know different types of spirits, liqueurs, mixers, and garnishes.
- Ensured accurate measurements and maintaining consistency in drink preparation.
Waitress & Bartender
Garcia Restaurant
06.2002 - 04.2024
- Memorized restaurants liquor and meals menu
- Presented menus to patrons and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations
- Wrote patron's food and drink orders on slips, memorized orders and drinks, and entered orders for transmission to kitchen and bar staff
- Assisted host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests
- Served food and beverages to patrons
- Cleaned all work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware, and ensured they are stored appropriately in accordance with state law
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage and increase shelf life
- Created and mixed liquor orders for patrons.
Bus Women
Edelweiss German American Cuisine
07.2004 - 09.2009
- Cleaned all work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware, and ensured they are stored appropriately in accordance with state law.
Education
U.S. GED -
Truman College
Chicago, IL05.2017
Skills
- TEAMWORK
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- PERSISTENCE
- ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
- LICENSED BARTENDER
- RESOLVE CONFLICT
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- ENDURANCE
- VERBAL COMMUNICATION
- MULTITASK
- ADAPTABILITY
- PROBLEM SOLVING
Timeline
Kitchen Staff and Cashier
Burger Bite
05.2024 - Current
Waitress & Bartender
Fiesta en Tuxpan Mexican Grill
11.2019 - 02.2024
Bus Women
Edelweiss German American Cuisine
07.2004 - 09.2009
Waitress & Bartender
Garcia Restaurant
06.2002 - 04.2024
U.S. GED -
Truman College