Uriel Ocampo
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Food Runner highly effective at anticipating the restaurant's needs and ensuring the up-most quality of food is delivered to each table in a timely manner. Professional, friendly, punctual and enthusiastic team player.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Barback
Gravitas
Beverly Hills, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
Food Runner
Chart House
Redondo Beach, CA
10.2007 - Current
- Ensured proper set-up of food runner station including entree and appetizer garnishes.
- Communicated with other kitchen team members to ensure food was prepared on time and correctly.
- Ensured food quality and proper temperatures.
- Payed close attention to ticket times
- Communicated with kitchen staff to ensure gluten free and allergy free food is executed correctly.
- Delivered food to the corresponding seat number to avoid food auctioning.
- Ensured proper table maintenance before food delivery.
- Acknowledged all guest requests (water refills, bread service, extra plates, extra utensils etc.)
- Proactively prepared for large parties and reservations, anticipating planning.
- Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu.
- Responsible for training new staff servers and food runners.
Food Runner
Catch LA
West Hollywood, CA
03.2018 - 07.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
Server
Bettolino Kitchen
Redondo Beach, CA
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
- Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff.
- Set dining tables according to type of event and service standards.
- Addressed diner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly.
- Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Gardena High School
Gardena, CA2004
Skills
- ServSafe certification
- Quick problem solver
- Thrives in fast-paced environment
- Courteous, professional demeanor
- High energy
- Top-tier, full-service dining background
- Committed team player
- Team leadership
- Strong verbal communication
- Extremely organized
Timeline
Barback
Gravitas
10.2024 - Current
Food Runner
Catch LA
03.2018 - 07.2024
Server
Bettolino Kitchen
04.2014 - 02.2015
Food Runner
Chart House
10.2007 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Gardena High School