Robert Canevari
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Sociable worker skilled at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives including sales, service and quality. Ardent team member beyond the pale at multitasking and delivering friendly, prompt service and completion of goals to all customers and clients. Well-versed in thorough, orderly tasks and maintaining a clean workspace.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
NBC Universal Studios
Universal City, CA
06.2024 - Current
- High volume casual-upscale dining and beverage service.
- Certified by the State of California for handling of both food and alcohol [renewed 2025]
- Above-average knowledge of food allergens and intolerances.
- Followed correct procedures for handling, transporting and disposing of food waste
- Maintained clear and safe workspace area to meet OSHA standards.
- Notified management about necessary repairs or professional service needs for operations.
Trainer/Server/Staff Leader
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Universal City, CA
04.2014 - 06.2024
- Hand-selected by corporate regional director to train two of his successors; as well as any incoming top-level corporate staff and executives.
- Trained newly promoted general managers for domestic, European, and Asian locations.
- Lead training supervisor for waitstaff/server training curriculum and implementation; advised GM on training schedules and oversaw in-person training sessions with junior trainers
- Managed hosts and other staff members to effectively foster a cohesive environment
- Trained new hires about floor plan seating, server rotation; curating the reservation and wait-list.
- Trained staff to properly greet guests, answer questions, and recommend specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Optimized server rotation and table-turns to outperform average sales
Cashier
Regal Cinemas
Los Angeles, CA
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Trained new employees in Box Office and Concessions cashiering procedures, offering assistance in resolving ticket discrepancy issues.
- Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
- Assisted Managers with completing end-of-day counts and securing funds to prevent loss or theft.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film Production, Emphasis On Directing
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CASome College (No Degree) - Dance & Choreography
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CASome College (No Degree) - Musical Theatre
California State University - Chico
Chico, CASkills
- High-volume dining
- High sales
- Seating assignment preparation
- Dining customer service
- Food inspection
- Liquor, wine and food service
- Punctuality and time management
Languages
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
NBC Universal Studios
06.2024 - Current
Cashier
Regal Cinemas
12.2014 - 05.2016
Trainer/Server/Staff Leader
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
04.2014 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - Film Production, Emphasis On Directing
Los Angeles City College
Some College (No Degree) - Dance & Choreography
Folsom Lake College
Some College (No Degree) - Musical Theatre
California State University - Chico
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