Valeria Benitez
Hospitality & Customer Service
Mebane,NC
Summary
Friendly and hardworking server with experience in hosting, food service, and customer relations. Comfortable managing multiple tables, working in busy restaurant environments, and staying organized under pressure. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Toros Cantina
Mebane, North Carolina
06.2026 - Current
- Greet guests, explain menu items, and take food and drink orders.
- Manage multiple tables while providing attentive customer service.
- Enter orders through the POS system and communicate with kitchen and bar staff.
- Serve food and drinks, check on guests, and handle customer requests.
- Process cash and card payments accurately.
- Work closely with other team members during busy shifts and complete opening and closing duties.
Hostess/Server
Mebane Crafted
Graham, NC
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Welcomed guests, managed seating, and answered phone calls.
- Handled takeout orders and assisted customers with pickups.
- Served water, delivered food, and assisted guests throughout their visit.
- Supported servers by clearing dishes and resetting tables.
- Gained serving experience by independently managing tables during several shifts.
Hostess
La Fiesta
Mebane, North Carolina
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Welcomed guests, managed seating arrangements, and maintained the waitlist during busy shifts.
- Answered phone calls and handled walk ins, phone, and online takeout orders.
- Managed reservations and coordinated seating with servers.
- Assisted with clearing and resetting tables when needed.
- Worked closely with the team to keep service organized during busy hours.
Deli Associate
Smokehouse at Steve’s
Graham, North Carolina
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted customers with orders, product questions, and payments.
- Operated the cash register and handled in person, phone, and online orders.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads, and other ready to sell foods.
- Used a commercial deli slicer to prepare meats and cheeses.
- Weighed, packaged, and labeled deli products and fresh seafood.
- Kept food preparation areas and product displays clean, organized, and stocked.
Education
Coursework Completed - Esthetics Technology
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC 04.2025 - 07.2025
Eastern Alamance High
Mebane, North CarolinaSkills
- Customer Service & Guest Relations
- Bilingual Communication (English & Spanish)
- POS Systems & Cash Handling
- Food & Beverage Service
- Multitasking & Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork & Communication
- Organization & Attention to Detail
Skills
- Customer Service & Guest Relations
- Bilingual Communication (English & Spanish)
- POS Systems & Cash Handling
- Food & Beverage Service
- Multitasking & Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork & Communication
- Organization & Attention to Detail
Timeline
Server
Toros Cantina
06.2026 - Current
Hostess/Server
Mebane Crafted
01.2026 - 04.2026
Hostess
La Fiesta
08.2025 - 03.2026
Coursework Completed - Esthetics Technology
Alamance Community College
04.2025 - 07.2025
Deli Associate
Smokehouse at Steve’s
06.2024 - 06.2025
Eastern Alamance High