Valerie Duenas
Fresno,CA
Summary
Motivated Server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Dependable Server 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. Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Duenas Catering
01.2019 - Current
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Supported needs of 50-200- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Duenas Catering with social relevancy and intentionality.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Education
No Degree -
Herbert Hoover High School
Fresno, CA06.2025
Skills
- Front-of-house display creation
- Guest Relations Management
- Foreign language proficiency
- Banquet Coordination
- Order Accuracy
- Food and beverage pairings
- Food station setup
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Relationship Building
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Server
Duenas Catering
01.2019 - Current
No Degree -
Herbert Hoover High School
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