Paulo Garcia
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Seasoned waiter with a proven track record of technical knowledge and adaptability, honed across esteemed establishments like Boca West Country Club. Excelled in leadership roles, notably as Head Waiter, by effectively training new staff and ensuring operational excellence. Demonstrates a keen ability to manage and prioritize tasks, significantly enhancing dining experiences and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
Waiter
The Texan
Angra Do Heroismo, Portugal
02.2024 - 06.2024
- I helped open this brand new concept back home and collaborated on ideas.
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Assisted with setting up the dining area before shift began.
Waiter
Alpine Country Club
Demarest, NJ
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
- Set up banquet rooms for special events, including weddings and parties.
Head Waiter
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton, United States
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
- Always double-check if the dining room is ready and set to welcome our members and their guests.
- Make sure to place the product orders every time we need to.
- Ensure that you properly train the new people who joined us for the season, guide them, and show them everything they need to know.
- Lead by example.
Waiter
Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
Bedminster, United States
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
Waiter
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton, United States
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
Head Waiter
Zenite Boutique Hotel
Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
- Close the cash register, and make sure everything is correct.
- Make sure to place the product orders every time we need.
Waiter
Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
, Portugal
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
Waiter
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton, United States
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
Waiter
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton, United States
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
Waiter
Spring House Hotel
New Shoreham, United States
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
Server Assistant
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton, United States
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Greet the members with a smile.
- Assist your server with anything.
- Set up the buffets.
- Take care of the members, and provide them with the best service.
Server Assistant
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton, United States
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Greet the members with a smile.
- Assist your server with anything.
- Set up the buffets.
- Take care of the members, and provide them with the best service.
Waiter/Internship Student
Restaurant Q.B. - Food Court
Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
Waiter/Internship Student
Restaurant Beira Mar
Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Verify and prepare the conditions for the use and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
- Preparation of mise en place.
- Welcome our customers by greeting them with a smile.
- Providing services to customers.
Education
CERTIFICATE IN RESTAURANT TECHNICIAN - Restaurant Services, Management and Control, Food Technology
Escola Profissional Da Praia Da Vitória
Praia da Vitória, Portugal07.2016
Skills
- Technical knowledge is required for job requirements and proper use
- Concerned with extending knowledge and experience to develop a broader perspective of problems
- Adaptation to demanding responsibilities and goals
- Autonomous and diligent execution of the activities assigned to it
- Ability to schedule, organize, and control various activities and projects, setting goals, setting deadlines, and setting priorities
- Carrying out activities according to the defined priorities, and on time
- Ability to adjust work to unforeseen changes by introducing corrections deemed necessary
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Waiter
Boca West Country Club
11.2024 - Current
Waiter
The Texan
02.2024 - 06.2024
Waiter
Alpine Country Club
06.2023 - 09.2023
Head Waiter
Boca West Country Club
10.2022 - 05.2023
Waiter
Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
06.2022 - 10.2022
Waiter
Boca West Country Club
11.2021 - 05.2022
Head Waiter
Zenite Boutique Hotel
03.2021 - 08.2021
Waiter
Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
07.2020 - 09.2020
Waiter
Boca West Country Club
10.2019 - 03.2020
Waiter
Boca West Country Club
10.2018 - 05.2019
Waiter
Spring House Hotel
05.2018 - 10.2018
Server Assistant
Boca West Country Club
11.2017 - 05.2018
Server Assistant
Boca West Country Club
11.2016 - 04.2017
Waiter/Internship Student
Restaurant Q.B. - Food Court
06.2016 - 07.2016
Waiter/Internship Student
Restaurant Beira Mar
06.2015 - 07.2015
CERTIFICATE IN RESTAURANT TECHNICIAN - Restaurant Services, Management and Control, Food Technology
Escola Profissional Da Praia Da Vitória
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