Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Key Qualifications
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VICTORIA CELAYA

Hillsboro

Summary

Accomplished food and cocktail server focused on unique customer experience and retention with over ten years of providing exceptional customer service in establishments ranging from casual to fine dining restaurants. Successfully completed a course of study in bartending gaining certification as a qualified mixologist.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Server

McMenamins
Forest Grove
02.2019 - 09.2021

Food Server

Diversity Cafe & Catering
Hillsboro
11.2015 - 10.2016

Food Server/Bartender

Pizzario Restaurant
Hillsboro
04.2015 - 11.2015

Food & Banquet Server

Venetian Theatre & Bistro
Hillsboro
06.2012 - 08.2014

Food Server

Mimi's Cafe Restaurant
Lake Forest
05.1994 - 04.1995

Food Server

Chili's Restaurant
Huntington Beach
05.1990 - 07.1991

Cocktail Server

Le Carousel/Radisson Hotel
St. Paul
03.1988 - 10.1988

Food Server (Seasonal)

Southview Country Club
St. Paul
05.1988 - 09.1988

Food/Cocktail Server

Ground Round Restaurant
St. Paul
01.1985 - 03.1988

Education

Certificate - Mixologist/bartending

The Portland Bartending Academy
Portland, OR

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Multitasking
  • Prioritization
  • Professionalism
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Building Rapport
  • Empathy
  • Menu Knowledge
  • Sales Techniques
  • Product Knowledge
  • Order Processing
  • Payment Processing
  • POS Systems
  • Shift Management
  • Service Standards
  • Alcohol Awareness
  • Drink Preparation

Certification

  • OLCC Service Permit, State of Oregon, Current
  • OR State Certified Food Handlers Card, State of Oregon, Current

Key Qualifications

  • Dedication to superior customer satisfaction by anticipating, identifying and fulfilling guests' needs and performing steps above and beyond expectations.
  • Highly proficient in multitasking and prioritization under pressure while remaining professional and courteous in a fast-paced environment. Extremely energetic and organized with keen attention to detail.
  • Various interpersonal skills supporting strength in both working well independently and as an effective team player. Strong aptitude for building rapport and ability to empathize with a diverse range of customers, fellow employees and managers leading to continued growth and success professionally.
  • Effective ability in recommendation, promotion and upselling of food and specialty drink menus. Responsible handling of credit and cash transactions, accurate reconciliation of reports, use of POS systems along with experience performing opening and closing duties in various environments.
  • Knowledgeable in general bar procedures, responsible alcohol service, equipment, glassware, liquors, techniques and efficient at mixing beverages to recipe and bar specifications.

Timeline

Food Server

McMenamins
02.2019 - 09.2021

Food Server

Diversity Cafe & Catering
11.2015 - 10.2016

Food Server/Bartender

Pizzario Restaurant
04.2015 - 11.2015

Food & Banquet Server

Venetian Theatre & Bistro
06.2012 - 08.2014

Food Server

Mimi's Cafe Restaurant
05.1994 - 04.1995

Food Server

Chili's Restaurant
05.1990 - 07.1991

Food Server (Seasonal)

Southview Country Club
05.1988 - 09.1988

Cocktail Server

Le Carousel/Radisson Hotel
03.1988 - 10.1988

Food/Cocktail Server

Ground Round Restaurant
01.1985 - 03.1988

Certificate - Mixologist/bartending

The Portland Bartending Academy
VICTORIA CELAYA