Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Server
Mercadito Restaurants
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 02.2024
Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Office Assistant Manger
Shaw's Restaurant
Chicago, IL
02.2018 - 03.2020
Checks out
Daily Sales report
Balance all Banks
Payout tips
Monitor compliance with company procedure
Communicate with HR regarding New hires, attendance
benefits, leaves etc..
Communicate with all employees as well as guest and managers
Monitored office inventory to maintain supply levels.
Invoice, Billing, Payroll, Deposits
Maintained clean and presentable front office for maximum appeal to customers and potential clients.
Lead Host
Rivers Restaurant
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - 06.2019
Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
Performed walk-throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
Server
Kanela
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 10.2018
Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins, and other items.
Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Maitre D'
Maggianos
Chicago, IL
06.2007 - 10.2016
Cultivated customer-oriented, welcoming environment at busy fine-dining restaurant, handled reservations seamlessly and supervised flawless front-of-house operations.
Checked in and greeted guests warmly and respectfully, cited accurate wait times, escorted customers to seats and catered cheerfully to guests requiring extra attention.
Addressed and resolved customer concerns attentively and acted tactfully and with goodwill to transform potentially negative situations into demonstrations of exceptional customer service.
Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to seat guests quickly.
Office Assistant/Bookkeeping Assistant
ACS HOME HEALTH CARE
Chicago, IL
09.2009 - 04.2015
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to bolster organizational workflow.
Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
Maintained business records by updating customer information.
Monitored calendars and scheduled appointments based on availability and established load limits.
Coordinated staff scheduling to promote smooth office operations.
Kept office records organized and supplies well-stocked for optimal team performance.
Updated employee paperwork and records.
Complied with confidentiality regulations in handling customer information.
Track pt notes, Post all ERN
Background checks on all employees
Yearly government Cost report
Out Patient Coder
West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
Oak Park, IL
05.1991 - 08.2005
Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT and HCPCS codes.
Accurately assigned codes using software and official print copy of code book.
Assigned value codes and modifiers to provide specific information for services provided.
Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.