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Maricela Murillo

Napa,CA

Summary

Smooth Banquet Server with diverse event experience, attention to detail and friendly personality. Successful at handling food and beverage services while bussing tables and fulfilling customer requests. Track record of success in events with different guest sizes, menus and presentation requirements. Hospitable Catering Staff with solid background in food and bar service for weddings, social events and corporate functions. Executes food delivery and facility set-up for complex events . Talented Catering Staff member eagerly sets up and assembles food and supplies at full-service events to satisfy guests. Over 7 years of friendly and professional serving experience at buffet luncheons, black-tie dinners and receptions. Serves full-course meals in seated and buffet dining styles

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Server

Graze Local Catering Inc
05.2021 - Current
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
  • Checked on tables and drink needs while refilling water glasses and bringing supplies to customers.

Event Server

Gary Penir DBA Cusine GP
02.2021 - Current
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.

Event Server

J M Catering
02.2016 - Current
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
  • Checked on tables and drink needs while refilling water glasses and bringing supplies to customers.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
  • Adjusted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
  • Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Helena High School
St Helena CA

Skills

  • Security Monitoring
  • Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
  • Food Assembly
  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • High-End Event Experience
  • Greeting and Seating Guests
  • Cleanliness Standards
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Customer Service Best Practices
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Set Up Procedures

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Event Server

Graze Local Catering Inc
05.2021 - Current

Event Server

Gary Penir DBA Cusine GP
02.2021 - Current

Event Server

J M Catering
02.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

St Helena High School
Maricela Murillo