Mariana Macias
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
I am a multi-talented professional in customer hospitality with 6+ years of experience in catering and food service. Skilled in guest service, event setup, food handling, and working efficiently in high-volume environment. Known for reliability, teamwork, and maintaining a positive guest experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Server
Taquizas Linda
Las Vegas, NV
02.2016 - Current
- Catered for hundreds of events consisting of more than 300 people on a regular basis such as weddings, parties, and corporate events.
- cooked and prepared food prior to and during event while utilizing proper food handling techniques
- Delivered exceptional customer service during events, enhancing guest satisfaction and experience.
- Managed food presentation and setup, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Assisted in event setup and teardown, ensuring a smooth transition between functions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth event execution.
Restaurant Hostess/Front End Cashier
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
North Las Vegas, NV
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and positive first impression.
- Managed reservations and waitlists, optimizing seating arrangements for efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate guest needs and special requests effectively.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and timely table turnover to enhance guest experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Line Cook
Cafe Rio
North Las Vegas, NV
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with Cafe Rio recipes and food safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to ensure optimal food preparation and presentation.
- Oversaw daily kitchen activities, ensuring timely service and adherence to quality standards.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mojave High School
North Las VegasSkills
- Bilingual English & Spanish
- Food Handling & Sanitation
- Very resilient working under high stress environments
- Guest service
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Strong communication skills
- Order taking
- Exceptional customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Table bussing
- Time management
- High volume dining skills
- Order accuracy
- great at maintaining customer relationships & ensuring satisfaction with a professional and welcoming attitude
- Event setup and breakdown
- Great at collaborating with a team
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess/Front End Cashier
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
01.2023 - 11.2025
Line Cook
Cafe Rio
06.2021 - 12.2022
Catering Server
Taquizas Linda
02.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mojave High School