Steven Cortez
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Motivated [Job Title] with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Dependable [Job Title] successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
TGI Fridays
02.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
Server
MixMix Kitchen
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Amigos High School
Fountain Valley, CA06.2012
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash Handling
- Guest Engagement
- Professional Appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Safe Food Handling
- High-volume dining
- Quality Control
- Table Bussing
- Guest Relations Management
Certification
- Certified Food Handlers Card
- Certified TABC Certified
Timeline
Server
TGI Fridays
02.2023 - Current
Server
MixMix Kitchen
03.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Los Amigos High School
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