Mason Nguyen Barber
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at KINS International Buffet, excelling in customer service and teamwork. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. Skilled in menu management and safety protocols, consistently ensuring a positive dining atmosphere while efficiently managing high-volume service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Host, Waiter, Food runner, Fryer
KINS International Buffet
San Antonio, Texas
04.2026 - Current
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival and ensured smooth seating.
- Coordinated with servers to ensure timely service and guest satisfaction.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and promptly addressed any issues.
- Assisted in training new hosts on procedures and customer service standards.
- Provided information about menu items and daily specials to guests.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved complaints with professionalism and care.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive dining atmosphere.
- Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Operated fryer equipment to prepare various food items consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness of fryer area and surrounding workspaces.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hot oil and equipment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation efforts.
Host
Silver star cafe
San Antonio, TX
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Welcomed and seated guests, managed reservations and waitlists to optimize dining flow.
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff during busy periods to minimize wait times and improve guest experience.
- Assisted with order taking and payments as needed, maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
Education
Bachelors - General Biology
Texas A&M San Antonio
08-2026
High School Diploma -
Idea Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, Tx05-2026
Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork & Communication
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Awareness
- Cash Handling
- Problem Solving
- Efficient Work Pace
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Menu management
Awards
- Salutatorian of graduating class
- Maintained Honor Roll throughout high school
- 3.95 GPA
- Varsity Basketball Team Captain
- Community service club hours leader
- Participated in varsity track, chess club, and weightlifting
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Very Basic
Timeline
Host, Waiter, Food runner, Fryer
KINS International Buffet
04.2026 - Current
Host
Silver star cafe
02.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelors - General Biology
Texas A&M San Antonio
High School Diploma -
Idea Ewing Halsell