Oscar Vargas
Summary
Passionate hospitality professional with over 6 years of experience serving high-profile banquet events. Cues exoerences ane skillee in etricieni selue ane service. Skilled in providing outstanding service and executing special requests. Committed to upholding high levels of customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
On-Call Banquet Server & Bartender
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
02.2024 - Current
- Carry plated dishes from the kitchen are to the banquet hall
- Assist with the venue set up, placing tables and chairs in the correct spots, adding décor items, and set tables following instructions from the team leader.
- Set up dishes at the buffet area taking care to execute correct presentation and placement of individual food items such as bread, cheeses, appetizers, fruits and vegetable displays
- Properly prepare and serve alcoholic beverages to customers.
- Properly serving and pouring wine and beer
- Welcoming and engaging guests with friendly conversation.
On-Call Banquet Server & Bartender
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
01.2023 - Current
- I receive guests with kindness and professionalism.
- I apply the proactive and ingenious nature to create pleasant experiences fo guests.
- I monitor customer movements for quick cleaning of empty tables for future customers.
- I offer recommendations of wines and spirits to satisfy tastes and combine effectively with available food.
- I prepare banquet bars, stock all supplies and organizations and arrangements for each event.
Banquet Server & Bartender
JW Marriott Austin
11.2016 - Current
- Experienced in providing event and banquet support including serving, bartending, and general event setup and tear-down.
- Experienced in executing all banquet functions to the highest standards of quality and service.
- Proven ability to interact with guests in a professional and courteous tricter
- Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption in designated areas.
- I stay updated on the latest trends in mixology, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- I confirm the ages of the clients for the service of alcoholic beverages and suspend the service to the intoxicated guests.
- Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Banquet Houseman
JW Marriott Austin
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Manually set-up and broke-down all meeting rooms and food functions
In accordance with Hotel standards of quality, - Stood, walked and moved about during the entire shift.
- Cleaned and detailed meeting spaces and pre function areas to include vacuuming, dusting, minor touch-up on woodwork and other duties as assigned:
- Received and distributed freight/meeting supplies as directed by the client.
Kitchen Assistant / Bakery Assistant
Corporation Cimex (Center of Elavoration Foot )
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
Education
2 Level Kitchen And Bakery - Hospitality
Culinary Association of Cuban
La Habana, Cuba02.2012
Bachelor Of X-rays -
University of Health Technology
La Habana, Cuba07.2011
Skills
- Event Setup & Breakdown
- Food & Beverage Service
- Banquet Operations
- Sales & Receipt Management
- Menu Planning
- Inventory Control
- Table Layout & Design
- Liquor Laws Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Communication
Timeline
On-Call Banquet Server & Bartender
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
02.2024 - Current
On-Call Banquet Server & Bartender
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
01.2023 - Current
Banquet Server & Bartender
JW Marriott Austin
11.2016 - Current
Banquet Houseman
JW Marriott Austin
03.2015 - 11.2016
Kitchen Assistant / Bakery Assistant
Corporation Cimex (Center of Elavoration Foot )
05.2013 - 03.2014
2 Level Kitchen And Bakery - Hospitality
Culinary Association of Cuban
Bachelor Of X-rays -
University of Health Technology
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