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Work History
Education
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Server

Perla Barajas

Server
Gardena,California

Summary

10 years of expiriece detail oriented, team player, fast learner, can perform under pressure, sets and follows goals, food safety and handling, and maintains production standards. Outgoing server with experience working both FOH and BOH. Focused and hardworking team member knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation guidelines. Commended for having solid attendance record and delivering exceptional customer service. Friendly server with experience in fast-casual and counter service. Fine dining expert and cheese connoisseur with extensive beverage and food knowledge. Dynamic presence known for enhancing customer experience at high-end dining locations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Work History

Server

Yard House
Marina Del Rey, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Server

El Torito Restaurants
Redondo Beach, CA
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.

Hostess /Server

Brewco
Manhattan Beach, CA
03.2020 - 11.2021
  • Supervise team members, making sure we met goals, provide them breaks and support them
  • Cashier- greet and charge customers
  • Clean common areas, kitchen, and floors
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.

Hostess /Server

Mangiamo Ristorante & Bar
Manhattan Beach, CA
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Greet guests when they arrive at the restaurant and direct them to their table
  • Provide exceptional front-end customer service to ensure guests had a pleasant experience
  • Assist cooks in prepping deserts, salads, dishes
  • Help with deep cleaning the restaurant, including kitchen, windows, and mop floors.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Education

Century High School
Santa Ana, CA

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Gardena High School

Skills

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Timeline

Server

Yard House
06.2022 - Current

Server

El Torito Restaurants
03.2020 - 02.2022

Hostess /Server

Brewco
03.2020 - 11.2021

Hostess /Server

Mangiamo Ristorante & Bar
11.2019 - 01.2021

Century High School

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Gardena High School

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