Peter Acuna
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and up-selling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Server, Bartender, Catering Coordinator
La Nueva Posada
Pasadena , CA
01.1979 - 10.2016
- Maintained calendar of events and set up necessary event meetings and conference calls for all catering events.
- Coordinated catering orders and met with staff to set up equipment, supplies and menus to meet client expectations.
- Visited venues before events to assess site kitchen, facilities and make thorough labor and equipment plans.
- Monitored and controlled banquet budget and coordinated with events budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while providing quality guest service.
- Communicated with customers to review catering goals and budget, deliver quotes and proposals, schedule event and carry out catering needs as contracted.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blair High School
Pasadena, CASkills
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Billing and Payment Processing
- Menu Coordination
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Station Preparation
- Catering Services
- Managing Reservations and Large Parties
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Manager, Server, Bartender, Catering Coordinator
La Nueva Posada
01.1979 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Blair High School
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