Miguel Salvador Garcia Alday
Salt Lake City,UT
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Host/Head Food Runner
La Casa Del Tamal
01.2026 - 09.2026
- Seated parties promptly while balancing server sections and dining-room capacity.
- Coordinated with servers and managers to resolve guest seating needs efficiently.
- Maintained clean host stand, menus, and entry area to support a polished presentation.
- Assisted guests with menu questions and special requests to improve service experience.
- Answered phone and guest inquirers by providing accurate information on menu options, dinning availability, wait times and took to-go orders
- Supported servers, and bussers in maintaining a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure
- Assisted servers with food delivery during peak hours to ensure timely service for all guests.
- Monitored dinning area to ensure guest experience and track table turnover
Line Cook/Busser
Willow Creek Country Club
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated grills, Frying station, and ovens to support timely kitchen service.
- Maintained consistent food quality by monitoring temperatures, and portions.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to keep line stations ready for service
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals by changing and sanitizing cutting boards, and surfaces between tasks to maintain a clean workspace to avoid cross-contamination.
Host/Lead Busser
Old Spaghetti Factory
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Guided guests to tables and accommodated special seating requests. Worked with front of house to rearrange tables and seats to accommodate bigger parties
- Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Trained new bussers on side work, cleaning standards, and service timing.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminology/Political Science
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12-2026
Skills
- Dining room management
- Customer service/engagement
- Phone etiquette
- POS software knowledge
- Sanitation compliance
- Utah Food Handlers Permit
- Food allergy awarness
- Team collaboration
- Literate in Spanish
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptable to change
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Host/Head Food Runner
La Casa Del Tamal
01.2026 - 09.2026
Line Cook/Busser
Willow Creek Country Club
05.2023 - 06.2024
Host/Lead Busser
Old Spaghetti Factory
05.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Criminology/Political Science
University of Utah