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Marlon Rodriguez

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

Embassy Suites
  • 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

Westin Hotel
  • 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

Lemeridien
  • 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

Lemeridien
  • 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

Romero Middle School
El Salvador

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

Server

Embassy Suites

Hotel Waiter

Westin Hotel

Bartender

Lemeridien

Barista

Lemeridien

Communications

Romero Middle School
Marlon Rodriguez