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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Mari Valenzuela

Summary

Dedicated restaurant professional skilled in building relationships and managing time effectively in fast-paced environments. Experienced in fine dining and casual settings, adept at delivering accurate service across various table sizes. Focused on enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Level 5
Albuquerque
09.2023 - 04.2026

Delivered exceptional customer service by crafting memorable dining experiences beyond order taking.

  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated with team members to optimize service flow and enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Engaged customers with personalized recommendations and insights on specials to drive sales.
  • Assisted guests with wine selections and pairings during tastings.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.

Server

Fogo de Chao
Albuquerque
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
  • Managed order taking and delivery to enhance guest experience.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
  • Assisted in training new servers on menu and service standards.
  • Helped open new locations.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.

Server

Storming Crab
Albuquerque
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Managed order taking and delivery to enhance guest experience.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
  • Assisted in training new servers on menu and service standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
  • Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately.

Server, Hostess

Macaroni Grill
Albuquerque
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Greeted and seated guests in a welcoming manner.
  • Managed reservation system to ensure smooth guest flow.
  • Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved concerns promptly.
  • Managed order accuracy and timely delivery to guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation.
  • Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
  • Handled incoming calls during peak hours to assist customers.

Education

Culinary And Hospitality - Hospitality

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
01.2020 - 06.2026

Skills

  • Liquor, wine, and food service
  • Wine pairing
  • Menu knowledge
  • Menu memorization
  • Menu item recommendation
  • Dietary restrictions knowledge
  • Order accuracy
  • POS systems
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Task prioritization
  • Upselling techniques
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Team collaboration
  • Team member support
  • Professional appearance

Certification

  • Alcohol certification
  • Food handling certification

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Server

Level 5
09.2023 - 04.2026

Server

Fogo de Chao
08.2021 - 04.2023

Culinary And Hospitality - Hospitality

Central New Mexico Community College
01.2020 - 06.2026

Server

Storming Crab
12.2019 - 01.2021

Server, Hostess

Macaroni Grill
09.2017 - 11.2018
Mari Valenzuela