Desired Job Title
FOH Team MemberServer and BartenderHostessFOH SupervisorFOH ManagerWork Type
Full TimeGig WorkSeasonal WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Houston, TX
Open to relocation: Yes
Marina Hernandez
Houston,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Highly motivated restaurant team member with a diverse skillset, who is always looking for opportunities to be challenged and improve performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
FOH Team Member
Strato550
02.2025 - Current
- Fulfill multiple front of house positions as required in small team fine dining setting to optimize service operations and improve workflow.
- Coordinating guest experience for private functions such as corporate happy hours, private dinners, conferences, proposals, weddings, luncheons, tenant catered events, etc.
- Assist Management by facilitating communications via phone and email, stream line front and back of house communications taking inventory, acting on their behalf and general floor upkeep.
- Organized dining and conference rooms to cater to guest needs, then assigning team members to sections based on expertise.
- Enhance tenant experience through community engagement and relationship building.
3rd Grad Sunday School Teacher
Miriam Browning Jewish Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
- Managed a 15-30 person class size of 3rd grade students
- Actively taught students Judaics and Hebrew
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging student participation and collaboration during classes.
- Mentored high school level student teachers (madrichim) to foster leadership and responsibility
Server and Bartender
Spaghetti Western
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Full time
- Served and completed orders for customers in-store, online, and through phone calls
- Produced $1,000 + in food and beverage sales per night
- Trained 6 new hires as servers and bartenders to uphold restaurant standards
- Exhibited high level customer service skills to encourage repeat customers
- Cross trained as a bartender to assist restaurant in all functionalities
Interfaith Fellowship
Houston Hillel (Through University of Houston)
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Contracted as part time through traditional school semester
- Served as a representative for Houston Hillel to recruit members and plan semester events
- Connected with and recruited 25 members per traditional school semester
- Utilized social media to increase awareness and membership
- Hosted and planned events to connect with Houston community and grow membership
- Worked closely with Houston Hillel’s Assistant Director to learn about interfaith and program needs
Hostess
Quad Houston
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Part time
- Evening hostess that elevated service throughout restaurant, bar, and lounge
- Managed various POS systems and Open Table reservations to ensure accurate information
Sales Associate
University of Houston Campus Store
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Part time
- Managed store operations at main campus location and at various sporting events
- Ensured proper cash flow and financial accuracy in sales
- Serviced displays to ensure product visibility along with restock responsibilities
- Processed online and in-store purchases
- Became well-versed in store product to provide customers with high level shopping experiences
Cross functional Server
Rakkan Ramen
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Part time
- Provided assistance during new store opening
- Cross trained in multiple roles to help restaurant while short staffed
- Managed multiple job duties while providing exceptional customer service
- Acted as server, hostess, and busser to improve restaurant flow
Cross functional Server
Denny’s Restaurant
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Part time
- Managed job responsibilities while completing high school
- Picked up extra shifts when restaurant was short-staffed
- Acted as server, to-go server, hostess, and busser to improve restaurant flow
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Hospitality
University of Houston
Houston, TXHigh School - undefined
S. P. Waltrip High School
01.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Barista Experience
- Server & Server assistant duties
- Meal/Food preparation
- Host/Hostess
- Food Safety and Sanitation practices
- wine and beer studies
- Bartending
- Teaching
- Salesmanship
- Phone etiquette
- Inventory taking
Affiliations
- Lear’s Legacy 501c3
Certification
- Hospitality Licenses: Texas Food Manager’s, Texas Food Handler’s, Texas Alcoholic Beverages, Open Table
- Other Certifications: Microsoft Office, CPR/AED
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
FOH Team Member
Strato550
02.2025 - Current
3rd Grad Sunday School Teacher
Miriam Browning Jewish Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
Interfaith Fellowship
Houston Hillel (Through University of Houston)
08.2023 - 04.2024
Server and Bartender
Spaghetti Western
07.2023 - 07.2024
Hostess
Quad Houston
03.2023 - 11.2023
Sales Associate
University of Houston Campus Store
07.2022 - 12.2022
Cross functional Server
Rakkan Ramen
05.2021 - 06.2021
Cross functional Server
Denny’s Restaurant
03.2021 - 04.2021
High School - undefined
S. P. Waltrip High School
Bachelor of Arts - Global Hospitality
University of Houston