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Waitress
Paul Valencia

Paul Valencia

Clifton,NJ

Summary

I’m a hard worker and a great asset to any team I’ve been a part of. With 7+ years of experience in the hospitality industry; serving, bartending and managing, I feel comfortable in my skills and know I have what it takes to get the job done to ultimately take any company to the next level.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Thomas Preti Caterers
10.2022 - Current
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Bartender

Savory Hospitality
09.2022 - Current
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Banquet Captain

Exquisite Staffing
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Supervised and mentored kitchen and serving staff.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Hired, trained and scheduled staff to maintain adequate coverage for successful operations.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.

Banquet Captain

FS Event Staffing
06.2021 - Current
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.

Food Server

Exquisite Staffing
04.2016 - 11.2021
  • Communicated with kitchen staff clearly and accurately to deliver meals within desired timeframes.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmospheres for guests.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.

Education

Bachelors - Finance

Rutgers University
Newark, NY

Associate Of Business Administration - Finance

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
06.2020

Skills

  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Dining Room Management
  • Order Management
  • Clear and Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Food Preparation and Safety

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bartender

Thomas Preti Caterers
10.2022 - Current

Bartender

Savory Hospitality
09.2022 - Current

Banquet Captain

Exquisite Staffing
12.2021 - 10.2022

Banquet Captain

FS Event Staffing
06.2021 - Current

Food Server

Exquisite Staffing
04.2016 - 11.2021

Bachelors - Finance

Rutgers University

Associate Of Business Administration - Finance

Bergen Community College

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