Brian Islas
Huntington Beach
Summary
Started on food business when I was 15, working at a mom and pop owned restaurant. It was the worst first job but I loved it, that's where my passion for having top notch customer service began. I appreciated that people appreciated good manners, hard work, and great conversations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grocery Clerk/Shelf Stocker
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed. "first in, first out" rule.
- Respectfully greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service so I was move to be lead cashier during closing hours.
- Handling/managing cash registers and safes, ensuring there are no imbalances and locking up the store.
Waiter/Restaurant Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Demonstrating skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining attention to satisfaction.
- Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
Landscape Gardener/Construction Contractor
Village Green Landscape
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Removed and disposed of debris from work sites to keep areas clean and tidy.
- Was in charge of handling/ interpreting with new customers, most of the time landing other sites as well.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista
Fountain Valley, CA07-2020
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Bilingual
- Professional appearance
- Server training
- Problem-solving
- Cool under pressure
- Multitasking Abilities
- Positive and professional
Certification
- Certified Alcohol Servers
- Certified Food Handlers
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Grocery Clerk/Shelf Stocker
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
05.2024 - 10.2024
Waiter/Restaurant Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2023 - 09.2023
Landscape Gardener/Construction Contractor
Village Green Landscape
02.2020 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista
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