Dynamic hospitality professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through effective team collaboration and cash handling expertise. Recognized for developing loyal clientele and streamlining operations to improve service efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Bartender
La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
Busser
La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
Head Hostess
La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
Trained and mentored new staff members to ensure consistent service quality and adherence to restaurant policies.
Established a welcoming atmosphere by greeting guests promptly and professionally upon arrival.
Streamlined the seating process for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for guests.
Coordinated large parties and events, ensuring seamless service from arrival through departure.
Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
Handled guest complaints with tact and diplomacy, working to find satisfactory resolutions promptly.
Documented reservations, alerted servers, and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Developed strong relationships with returning guests, encouraging loyalty and driving repeat business.
Oversaw the dining room layout and table settings, ensuring compliance with restaurant standards and aesthetics.
Assistant Manager
La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
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