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Natalie Aspehult

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic food runner with a strong work ethic and expertise in safe food handling at Arden Restaurant. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through effective multitasking and teamwork. Recognized for training new staff and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, ensuring timely and accurate order delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Personable and energetic, bringing positive attitude and excellent multitasking abilities. Knowledge of food service operations and adept at quickly learning menu items and delivering orders efficiently. Committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Developed key skills in high-volume restaurant environment, including effective communication and time management. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strong organizational abilities and customer service expertise. Focused on adapting these skills to drive success in any new role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Runner/Expeditor

Arden Restaurant
11.2023 - Current
  • Delivered food and beverages promptly to enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area for optimal service efficiency.
  • Assisted servers in expediting orders during peak hours to improve workflow.
  • Ensured food safety standards were met, including monitoring correct meat temperatures and proper handling procedures.
  • Operated as Expo, coordinating with kitchen and service teams to maintain efficient flow and plate accuracy.
  • Explained menu items to staff and guests, highlighting ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens.
  • Verified all dishes were properly garnished and modified according to guest requests before elegant, timely delivery.
  • Trained new staff and provided ongoing mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

Food Runner/Expo

SOHO WeHo
11.2022 - 11.2023

• Ensured food safety standards were met, including monitoring correct meat temperatures and proper handling procedures.

• Operated as Expo, coordinating with kitchen and service teams to maintain efficient flow and plate accuracy.

• Explained menu items to staff and guests, highlighting ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens. • Verified all dishes were properly garnished and modified according to guest requests before elegant, timely delivery.

• Trained new staff and provided ongoing mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

• Ensured food safety standards were met, including monitoring correct meat temperatures and proper handling procedures. • Operated as Expo, coordinating with kitchen and service teams to maintain efficient flow and plate accuracy. • Explained menu items to staff and guests, highlighting ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens. • Verified all dishes were properly garnished and modified according to guest requests before elegant, timely delivery. • Trained new staff and provided ongoing mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

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Ran food efficiently in a fast-paced environment, often handling physically demanding tasks with consistency and stamina • Created a warm and welcoming dining experience by engaging with guests and anticipating their needs • Supported all restaurant departments, including back-serving, answering menu questions, and filling in where needed • Assisted with food prep during high-volume periods, maintaining kitchen flow and quality standards • Ensured accuracy of each dish while expediting, double-checking modifications and presentation before delivery

• Ensured food safety standards were met, including monitoring correct meat temperatures and proper handling procedures. • Operated as Expo, coordinating with kitchen and service teams to maintain efficient flow and plate accuracy. • Explained menu items to staff and guests, highlighting ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens. • Verified all dishes were properly garnished and modified according to guest requests before elegant, timely delivery. • Trained new staff and provided ongoing mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

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Ran food efficiently in a fast-paced environment, often handling physically demanding tasks with consistency and stamina • Created a warm and welcoming dining experience by engaging with guests and anticipating their needs • Supported all restaurant departments, including back-serving, answering menu questions, and filling in where needed • Assisted with food prep during high-volume periods, maintaining kitchen flow and quality standards • Ensured accuracy of each dish while expediting, double-checking modifications and presentation before delivery. Ran food efficiently in a fast-paced environment, often handling physically demanding tasks with consistency and stamina

• Created a warm and welcoming dining experience by engaging with guests and anticipating their needs

• Supported all restaurant departments, including back-serving, answering menu questions, and filling in where needed

• Assisted with food prep during high-volume periods, maintaining kitchen flow and quality standards

• Ensured accuracy of each dish while expediting, double-checking modifications and presentation before delivery

  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely service.
  • Delivered food and beverages promptly to enhance guest satisfaction and dining experience.

Education

Pedagogy

Umea University
Sweden
01-2016

Certificate - In HR

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
12-2015

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Strong work ethic
  • Time management
  • Sense of urgency
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Effective multitasking
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Safe food handling
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Menu memorization

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swedish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Food Runner/Expeditor

Arden Restaurant
11.2023 - Current

Food Runner/Expo

SOHO WeHo
11.2022 - 11.2023

Pedagogy

Umea University

Certificate - In HR

Glendale Community College

Experience

Over 10 years of hands-on experience in the restaurant and nightlife industry, starting as a dishwasher and progressing to line cook, busser, and food runner. Proven adaptability in both fast-paced kitchens and guest-facing roles. Additional experience as a café line cook, cashier and server and nightclub hostess, bringing a strong understanding of both back-of-house operations and front-of-house hospitality. Known for work ethic, teamwork, and delivering elevated guest experiences.