Mathew Chavez
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Energetic person. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
4 Star Kitchen
06.2025 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Server
4 Star Kitchen
03.2025 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Manager
Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Manager
Pappasito Cantina
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
Bartender/Server
Pappasito Cantina
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Skills
- Mixology
- Safe service compliance
- Health codes compliance
- Bar restocking
- Safe food handling procedures
- Changing beer kegs
- Anticipating guest needs
- Cash and credit transactions
- Customer service
- Hospitality and accommodation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
4 Star Kitchen
06.2025 - Current
Server
4 Star Kitchen
03.2025 - Current
Manager
Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen
06.2024 - 03.2025
Manager
Pappasito Cantina
09.2023 - 06.2024
Bartender/Server
Pappasito Cantina
01.2022 - 09.2023