VALESKA CHAVEZ
Palm Coast
Summary
Highly motivated Server and Bartender with background in high-volume dining environments. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness, supporting server tasks and enhancing guest satisfaction. Strong knowledge of menu presentation and food preparation standards. Notable ability to work well under pressure while ensuring smooth restaurant operations.
Driven Salesperson with extensive experience computing sales prices and total purchases. Comfortable processing cash and credit payments for items. Highly skilled in providing customer service in person and on phone.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Server /Assistant Bartender
Darden Restaurant Group
Palm Coast
01.2021 - Current
- Supported servers by delivering food and beverages promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and service stations.
- Assisted with setting up and breaking down dining room for events.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies, setting up workstations, cleaning counters.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure a pleasant dining experience for all patrons.
Sales Associate
Peruvian Perfection
Palm Coast
01.2016 - Current
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Pool Attendant/Head Food Runner
Hammock Beach Resort
Palm Coast
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Monitored pool areas for cleanliness and safety compliance.
- Assisted guests with poolside service and provided information about amenities.
- Organized recreational activities and events to enhance guest experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - International Business Management
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL 08.2022 - 05.2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Sales techniques
- Inventory management
- Hospitality service expertise
- Table setting knowledge
- Order taking and processing
- Adaptability and flexibility
- POS system operation
- Menu presentation
- Point of sale operation
- Price memorization
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Cash handling
- Sales expertise
- Flexible schedule
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Salesmanship
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate of Arts - International Business Management
Daytona State College
08.2022 - 05.2026
Server /Assistant Bartender
Darden Restaurant Group
01.2021 - Current
Pool Attendant/Head Food Runner
Hammock Beach Resort
05.2017 - 07.2020
Sales Associate
Peruvian Perfection
01.2016 - Current