Terry Chavarria
Westminster,CO
Summary
With 16 years of experience in the restaurant hospitality industry, I have developed a deep passion for this field. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive knowledge and expertise in cooking, managing, serving, and dishwashing. Training and developing others is a driving force for me. My ultimate goal is to open my own breakfast cafe or authentic Mexican restaurant by age 40. Currently, I am seeking semi-long term employment to enhance my skills, learn from others, and expand my professional network.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Key Manager
Gunther Toody’s Diner
Thornton, CO
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Worked at Gunther Toody’s Diner for 4 years, advancing from Server to Lead Server, responsible for opening and closing shifts.
Server/Bartender/Cook
Old Santa Fe Mexican Grill
Louisville, CO
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Performed diverse roles such as server and bartender, ensuring seamless operations in a high-demand environment.
Manager on Duty
Ihop
Superior, CO
03.2012 - 08.2020
- Advanced to an assistant manager role at IHOP, later becoming General Manager before the COVID pandemic closure.
SERVER/BARTENDER/COOK
Si Senor Real Mexican Food
Erie, CO
03.2008 - 12.2013
- Managed diverse tasks including bartending, serving, and kitchen work.
Education
High School - undefined
Centaurus High School
01.2007
Skills
- Great problem solver
- Detail oriented
- Very hard working high standards
- Great customer service
- 16 total years restaurant exp
- Aloha knowledge
- Micros knowledge
- Serve safe certified
- Can handle big sections
- Familiar with high volume restaurants
- Toast pos experience
- Management experience
- Tip certified
- Kitchen experience
Language
English
Spanish
Certification
Serve Safe Tip certified
Timeline
Server/Key Manager
Gunther Toody’s Diner
08.2021 - 12.2024
Server/Bartender/Cook
Old Santa Fe Mexican Grill
09.2020 - 08.2022
Manager on Duty
Ihop
03.2012 - 08.2020
SERVER/BARTENDER/COOK
Si Senor Real Mexican Food
03.2008 - 12.2013
High School - undefined
Centaurus High School