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Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL
Montclair, California
Restaurant Server
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
Use communication and problem solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long term loyalty
Greet customers, present specials and take food/drink orders
Keep server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables
Staying up to date with menu changes to assist customers with food choices
Cultivate warm relationships with customers
Work with POS system to complete orders, manage bills and handle complementary items
Buss and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
Keep register accurate through correct billing, payment process and cash management practices
Upsell high profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sale numbers
Use slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags
Check identifications for minimum age sale of alcoholic beverages
Achieve monthly sales goals by using successful strategies to promote specials, deserts and alcoholic beverages
Enlist coworkers’ assistance for delivery to avoid spilling/dropping food
Explain menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
Educate and train multiple trainee’s on policies, brand standards and customer service
Train and work multiple roles as needed
GEODIS LOGISTICS
Rialto, California
Warehouse Lead
06.2018 - 08.2021
Job overview
Oversee daily operations, shipping and handling processes
Trained employees on equipment operations and safety protocols
Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets
Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products
Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment
Used hand held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
Delivered updates on anticipated task completion times
Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportations between customers and storage locations
Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling and documentation
Assisted multiple departments during busy periods, developing new skills while boosting warehouse efficiency
Removed debris and hazardous materials from packing area to avoid contamination
Inspected equipment and used troubleshooting approaches to keep machines operational
Handled and trained for day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers
ACAPULCO RESTAURANT Y CANTINA
Montclair, California
Restaurant Team Member
03.2012 - 03.2017
Job overview
Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions
Operated register to process payments and collect cash payments for order totals
Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards
Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities
Cleared trays and removed trash from tables before sanitizing surfaces
Recorded orders by answering customer questions and entering request for system
Verified freshness of ingredients and food by checking for quality, rotating stock and recording old/new items
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags
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
Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well stocked during busy periods
Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
Filed and organized managements office and paperwork
I filled multiple roles as needed
Education
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
Associate Degree from Pharmacy Technology: Pharmacy Technology
08.2016
Skills
Customer Service and Rapport
Conflict and Complain Resolution
Money Handling / Cash Counting
Sorting and Filing
POS Inventory System Operations
High-Volume Dining
Customer Satisfaction
Menu Memorization
To-go order preparation
Order accuracy
Stocking and replenishing
Food sales and promotion
Food preparation and safety
Sales expertise
Hospitality service expertise
Relationship building
Telephone etiquette
Sorting and labeling
40 WPM
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Availability
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Restaurant Server
APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL
08.2021 - Current
Warehouse Lead
GEODIS LOGISTICS
06.2018 - 08.2021
Restaurant Team Member
ACAPULCO RESTAURANT Y CANTINA
03.2012 - 03.2017
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
Associate Degree from Pharmacy Technology: Pharmacy Technology