Steven Rabanales
Houston
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Bayou City-Seafood and pasta
Houston
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Server/Host/Bartender
Samurai Japanese Steak And Sushi
Bellaire
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
- Managed incoming calls during busy shifts.
- Took reservations over phone and in person.
- Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellaire Senior High School
Bellaire, Texas06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Point of sale
- Cash handling
- Food safety
- Inventory management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- TABC
- Food Handlers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
Bayou City-Seafood and pasta
02.2025 - 05.2025
Server/Host/Bartender
Samurai Japanese Steak And Sushi
01.2023 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Bellaire Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
University of Houston