Rocco Battaglino
Sparta
Summary
Dependable and adaptable with almost 4 years of experience in the restaurant industry, beginning at age 18 in high-volume, customer-facing roles. Known for strong communication, accountability, and performing under pressure. After completing a graphic design degree, currently in the middle of a purposeful gap year focused on gaining broader experience, building self-direction, and transitioning into new environments beyond hospitality. Eager to bring a strong work ethic and people skills to a new challenge.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Stonewood Tavern
06.2022 - Current
- Providing excellent waiting service to ensure satisfaction
- Taking customer orders and delivering food and beverages
- Making menu recommendations, answering questions and sharing additional information with restaurant patrons
Food Runner
Stonewood Tavern
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Manage Food tickets
- Bring Food to Customers
- Organize Takeout and Door Dash Orders
Busser
Stonewood Tavern
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Clean tables off after customers leave
- Set tables for next customers
- Bring Dishes to dishwasher and scrape excess food
- Polish Glasses
- Roll Silverware
Graphic Design Internship
Sussex County Community College
- Help design the Idiom and Image Art Magazine
- Collaborate with a team
Concession Stand/Front Gate
Lake Mohawk Pool
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Check for Member cards and sign members into the pool
- Hand out sports equipment
- Take orders at snack stand
- Cashier
- Pool Maintenance
- Yard Work (Spread Mulch, Raking, pick up sticks, Weeding, etc.)
- Clean up pool deck
- Take out garbage
Shop From Home Department
Shoprite
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Gather groceries for different peoples orders
- Organize gathered orders based on pickup times
- Organize the different types of food (Frozen, Refrigerated, Dry, etc.)
- Bring orders out to customers cars
Education
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
Sussex County Community College
No Degree - Forensic Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJSkills
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Upselling
- Basic food and Beverage knowledge
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
- Menu memorization
Timeline
Waiter
Stonewood Tavern
06.2022 - Current
Food Runner
Stonewood Tavern
06.2022 - 08.2022
Busser
Stonewood Tavern
03.2022 - 04.2022
Shop From Home Department
Shoprite
11.2020 - 01.2021
Concession Stand/Front Gate
Lake Mohawk Pool
01.2019 - 01.2022
Graphic Design Internship
Sussex County Community College
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
Sussex County Community College
No Degree - Forensic Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University