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Natalia Garcia

Winter Park

Summary

Hardworking Server successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs and long-term loyalty. Enthusiastic about every aspect of fine dining including food preparation and kitchen organization for maximum efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Runner /Server Assistant

Chayote
11.2024 - Current
  • Prepped expo line with garnishes and sauces daily, managing restocks and inventory during service.
  • Delivered an average of 100–150 dishes per shift, verifying plating accuracy and presentation standards.
  • Accurately communicated steak temperatures for 25–50 entrees per shift, ensuring guest expectations were met.
  • Garnished and ran cocktails from the bar to tables, helping reduce server wait times and increasing table efficiency.
  • Liaised between kitchen and FOH to ensure timely delivery during high-volume periods, including weekends and special events.
  • Set and reset up to 100+ tables per shift during peak hours, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for new guests.
  • Supported service for up to 400 covers per shift, often single-handedly managing table setups, bussing, and guest needs.
  • Maintained server stations, restocking utensils, napkins, condiments, and water regularly to support continuous service.

Lead Server

Allegro
06.2022 - Current
  • Served up to 7 tables during rush hours. Worked up to 12 hour shifts.
  • Served parties of up to 12 guests.
  • Assigned side work to prepare for dinner and assisted servers with their tasks.
  • Trained new employees.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Completed cleaning duties at closing to prepare for the morning shift.

Server

Casablanca
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Greeting and seating guests in a friendly and courteous manner
  • Presenting menus, explaining menu items, and taking food and beverage orders accurately
  • Providing recommendations and suggestions to guests based on their preferences
  • Communicating effectively with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely preparation of orders
  • Serving food and beverages to guests promptly and efficiently
  • Checking back with guests to ensure satisfaction and address any issues or concerns
  • Processing payments accurately and efficiently using POS systems

Busser

Korner Cafe
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Clearing tables efficiently and promptly once guests have finished dining
  • Resetting tables with clean utensils, napkins, and condiments
  • Assisting servers with delivering food and beverages to tables
  • Cleaning and sanitizing dining areas, including floors, chairs, and surfaces
  • Assisting in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and serving areas

Education

Associate's Degree - undefined

Valencia College
05.2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Winter Park High School
05.2023

Skills

  • Food Running
  • Point of Sale (POS) Systems Operations
  • Menu memorization
  • Multitasking
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Upselling

LANGUAGES

Spanish
English

Timeline

Food Runner /Server Assistant

Chayote
11.2024 - Current

Lead Server

Allegro
06.2022 - Current

Server

Casablanca
06.2021 - 05.2022

Busser

Korner Cafe
06.2020 - 02.2021

Associate's Degree - undefined

Valencia College

High School Diploma - undefined

Winter Park High School

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