Natalie Aspehult
SUSHISAMBA
Los Angeles,CA
1
Language
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Trilingual server fluent in English, Swedish, and German, demonstrating a versatile skill set encompassing both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) operations. Service-oriented leader with 8 years of restaurant experience and a record of cultivating strong customer relationships. Thrives in high-paced environments while delivering exceptional service and upholding top-notch food-handling skills. Bringing a commitment to excellence to elevate the dining experience and contribute to a dynamic restaurant team.
Work History
Expo/food Runner
4 Months- Expedite service across a high-volume, multi-concept venue with five kitchens, coordinating food flow and maintaining accuracy and timing for VIP and high-profile guests.
- Take ownership of the pass during demanding services, allowing chefs to focus on kitchen operations while ensuring dishes are properly organized, checked, and dispatched.
- Independently anticipate operational needs and take initiative without waiting for direction, particularly during fast-paced and high-pressure shifts.
- Review dishes for accuracy, presentation, modifications, allergies, and special requests while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Serve as a key communication link between chefs, runners, servers, and management to keep service moving efficiently across multiple kitchens.
- Balance expediting and running food simultaneously when needed, maintaining accuracy and timing while managing competing priorities.
- Apply extensive food knowledge and a strong respect for culinary standards to support chefs with plating, presentation, and quality control, including assisting with sushi preparation and dressing.
- Quickly assess problems at the pass and determine practical solutions independently, minimizing delays and allowing the team to maintain consistent service.
- Maintain composure, organization, and professional judgment during high-volume services where priorities can change by the minute.
Food Runner/Expo
2 Years 6 Months- Perform efficient food running duties, navigating challenges of physical labor, resulting in an improvement in overall service speed and customer satisfaction
- Provide a warm dine-in atmosphere, supporting all restaurant departments through back-serving and proactive engagement in menu-related inquiries, contributing to a positive customer experience.
- Prepare food items, checking each dish for accuracy, resulting in a 50 % reduction in order errors
- Demonstrate proficiency in running food with a focus on efficiency, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery to enhance overall dining experience.
- Strong knowledge of menu items and allergen protocols, with the ability to make every second count while expediting food. Remains calm, organized, and focused in high-pressure, fast-paced service.
Expo/Food Runner
1 Year- Perform efficient food running duties, navigating challenges of physical labor, resulting in an improvement in overall service speed and customer satisfaction
- Provide a warm dine-in atmosphere, supporting all restaurant departments through back-serving and proactive engagement in menu-related inquiries, contributing to a positive customer experience
- Demonstrate proficiency in running food with a focus on efficiency, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery to enhance overall dining experience
Food Runner/Expo
1 Month- Managed delivery of large-scale food presentations weighing between 15-50 lbs, exhibiting exceptional strength and coordination in a high-paced restaurant environment
- Orchestrated service for large parties, showcasing organizational skills and adaptability in handling complex dining arrangements
- Facilitated effective communication between servers and kitchen regarding allergies and dietary restrictions, ensuring a meticulous approach to customer safety and satisfaction
Food Runner/Busser
5 Months- Ensured guests enjoyed a delightful dining experience by expertly running food, clearing tables, and refilling water, earning positive reviews for exceptional service
- Set up restaurant prior to service and afterward, contributing to overall operational efficiency
- Performed various tasks, including food running, bussing tables, assisting servers, and maintaining clean workstations while efficiently closing patio and serving station at the expo line
Line Cook/Prep Cook
7 Months- Managed opening and closing procedures of the kitchen, overseeing daily inventory management, and coordinating deliveries.
- Led and directed 13+ kitchen staff in food preparation activities while spearheading menu updates, ensuring high-quality food offerings and adaptability to evolving menu preferences
- Developed efficient food processes, leading to monthly savings of over $1K in reduced food waste
- Provided comprehensive training and guidance to 3 + line cooks, contributing to an improvement in overall performance
Event Coordinator/Hostess
3 Years 8 Months- Organized guest lists, coordinated scheduled events, and actively contributed to promoting brand recognition
- Delivered exceptional customer service within a fast-paced environment catering to high-end clientele
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Communication
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Human Resources
- Restaurant Manager
Skills
Food expeditor
Customer Service
Teamwork and Collaboration
Food and Wine
eye to detail
Certification
Food Handler Certification, RBS Certification
Languages
English | Swedish | German
Additional Experience
- Night Market | Prep Cook
- Sweetgreen | Shift Leader
- American Beauty | Busser/Food Runner
Timeline
Expo/food Runner
SUSHISAMBA
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Food Runner/Expo
Arden Restaurant
10.2023 - 04.2026Read More
Expo/Food Runner
Soho House West Hollywood
11.2022 - 11.2023Read More
Food Runner/Expo
BARTON G
11.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Food Runner/Busser
Wabi on Rose
06.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Peking Tavern
11.2019 - 06.2020Read More
Event Coordinator/Hostess
VIP Night Life
03.2016 - 11.2019Read More
Glendale Community College
Associate of Arts (A.A.) from Human Resources
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University of Umea
Master of Science (M.S.) from Communication
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
from Restaurant Manager
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