Marlon Rodriguez
Embassy Suites
Rowlett
Summary
With a proven track record at Embassy Suites, I excel in delivering exceptional customer service and managing high-volume dining with ease. My expertise in beverage preparation and strong work ethic have significantly enhanced guest satisfaction. Skilled in both guest engagement and cash handling, I consistently foster positive dining experiences and operational efficiency.
Work History
Server
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Managed inventory of dining supplies to prevent shortages during service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining area, contributing to welcoming atmosphere.
- Trained new staff on menu knowledge and service protocols, raising team's overall performance.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
Hotel Waiter
- Streamlined order-taking processes by effectively communicating with both guests and kitchen staff, minimizing errors and wait times.
- Maintained clean and organized table settings, ensuring a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests.
- Handled high-pressure situations during peak hours while maintaining professional demeanor and prioritizing guest needs.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously, such as taking orders, delivering food, and processing payments, resulting in efficient service and minimal delays for guests.
Bartender
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Boosted beverage sales, designing and promoting range of signature cocktails.
- Enhanced dining experience, suggesting food and drink pairings that complemented menu offerings.
- Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
- Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
- Optimized beverage cost and waste management, regularly reviewing and adjusting pour sizes and inventory levels.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Barista
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Education
- Communications
Skills
Strong work ethic
Exceptional customer service
Cash handling
Guest engagement
Professional appearance
Hospitality service expertise
Memory retention
Customer service
Cleanliness standards
Safe food handling
Menu memorization
Food running
High volume dining
Service prioritization
Team collaboration
Sales expertise
Sales techniques
Order accuracy
Supply restocking
Quality control
Food safety practices
Performance improvement
Guest relations management
Dining area maintenance
Beverage preparation
Food sales and promotion
Guest seating
Table setting
Table setting knowledge
Food station setup
Menu presentation
Food and beverage pairings
Wine service
Food safety
Timeline
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