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Awards Accomplishments
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Christian Katnik

San Marcos

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience in customer service at Huckleberry. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through effective communication and conflict resolution. Skilled in food handling and maintaining a safe work environment, consistently ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and operational efficiency. Committed to continuous improvement and team collaboration.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Host

Huckleberry
Escondido
08.2025 - Current
  • Greeted guests warmly and ensured a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Managed reservation system, optimizing seating arrangements for efficiency.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline order flow and communication.
  • Assisted guests with menu inquiries, enhancing their dining experience.
  • Monitored dining area for cleanliness and addressed any issues promptly.
  • Handled guest feedback and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
  • Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
  • Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.

Front Gate Employee

SMYB
San Marcos
01.2014 - Current
  • I work at the front gate of baseball tournaments.
  • At the front gate I enforce rules for the tournaments as well as charge 5 dollars for an entrance fee.

Crew Member

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
San Marcos
07.2021 - 08.2025
  • I work in the drive-thru, taking people's orders on a tablet.
  • I work inside at times on the cash register, and assist customers as needed.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations and dining areas throughout shifts.
  • Operated kitchen equipment to efficiently cook and assemble meals.

Crew Member

Sonic Carhop
San Marcos
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • I worked inside with making drinks, ice cream/sweet treats, but just served the food.
  • As a carhop my job was to take orders and deliver food and take payments at the stalls or drive thru.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice

Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CA
05.2025

Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts and Communications

College of the Redwoods
Eureka, CA
05.2023

High school Diploma -

Mission Hills High School
San Marcos, CA
06.2021

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Food service
  • Cashiering
  • Hosting
  • Phone answering
  • Clear communication
  • Food handling
  • Food safety
  • Food preparation
  • Cleaning
  • Maintaining a safe work environment
  • Organizational skills
  • Observant
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpreting body language
  • Active listening
  • Staying focused
  • Calm response
  • Professional attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Improvement
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration

Awards Accomplishments

  • Played baseball in college for 3 years and finishing last year as a student assistant for the baseball team at Vanguard University.
  • AA Degree
  • Academic Scholarship to Vanguard University
  • B.A. Degree

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Host

Huckleberry
08.2025 - Current

Crew Member

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
07.2021 - 08.2025

Crew Member

Sonic Carhop
07.2020 - 07.2021

Front Gate Employee

SMYB
01.2014 - Current

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice

Vanguard University

Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts and Communications

College of the Redwoods

High school Diploma -

Mission Hills High School

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