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Cristal Santos

Brampton,ON

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven hospitality professional with over 8 years of experience in restaurant and hotel operations. Proven ability to lead teams, deliver exceptional customer service, and manage high-volume events. Skilled in team leadership, customer relations, staff training, and food & beverage service. Passionate about creating memorable guest experiences while maintaining operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Team Leader

THE BOULEVARD CLUB
Toronto, ON, Canada
06.2019 - Current

• Lead and supervise banquet staff to ensure seamless execution of events.

• Train and mentor new team members, improving efficiency and service quality.

• Coordinate with event planners, kitchen staff, and management for successful event operations.

• Monitor guest satisfaction, address concerns, and implement service improvements.

• Maintain banquet inventory, set up event spaces, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Kitchen Assistant

Paramount Event Space Banquet Hall
04.2019 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for carrying out basic food preparation tasks
  • Washing, peeling, chopping and cooking foodstuffs
  • Ensuring food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
  • Sorting and storing ingredients and washing utensils

Executive Assistant Kitchen Manager

Hotel Sunscape, Playa Dorada
03.2017 - 04.2019

• Managed daily food orders, inventory, and supplier relationships.

• Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring optimal kitchen operations.

• Assisted in menu planning and food preparation to maintain high-quality standards.

• Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and kitchen cleanliness.

• Oversaw payroll processing and employee records.

Managed daily food orders, inventory, and supplier relationships.

• Assisted in menu planning and food preparation to maintain high-quality standards.

• Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and kitchen cleanliness.

• Oversaw payroll processing and employee records.

Cashier

Ristorante Passatore
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Attend quality to the guests in the registration and collection area, ensuring your satisfaction with the service received
  • Mention the promotions and specialties of the restaurant
  • Handle the cash register
  • Know the registration procedures and the differences in payment methods
  • Take control of the orders or consumption notes and prepare invoices for customers who require it
  • Make the partial and final cuts of the box

Customer Service

Tourist Cluster
03.2015 - 10.2016

• Provided concierge services for international and local tourists.

• Assisted in event planning, meeting scheduling, and customer inquiries.

• Handled guest concerns and coordinated with hotel management for issue resolution.

• Promoted tourism services, providing recommendations and guided assistance.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Restaurante Patio Del Ambar
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • Organized and coordinated kitchen menus
  • In charge of food orders and stocking

Education

College in Personal support worker -

Medix College
Toronto, ON
02.2025

DCS / DEC - Tourism Management and Business administration

Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago
Puerto plata
09.2021

Culinary Arts -

Escuela Pucheu Tech
09.2016

Secondary School -

Colegio San Felipe High School
Puerto plata
08.2015

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • WHMIS
  • Health & Safety
  • Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations - Customer Service
  • Working Together: The Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act
  • Smart Serve
  • Driver's Licence
  • Food Handler
  • Standard First Aid and CPR, 07/01/22, 07/01/24
  • Standard First Aid and CPR, 06/01/22, 06/01/25
  • Standard First Aid & CPR BLS with AED

Timeline

Banquet Team Leader

THE BOULEVARD CLUB
06.2019 - Current

Kitchen Assistant

Paramount Event Space Banquet Hall
04.2019 - 06.2019

Cashier

Ristorante Passatore
09.2017 - 04.2018

Executive Assistant Kitchen Manager

Hotel Sunscape, Playa Dorada
03.2017 - 04.2019

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Restaurante Patio Del Ambar
12.2015 - 05.2016

Customer Service

Tourist Cluster
03.2015 - 10.2016

College in Personal support worker -

Medix College

DCS / DEC - Tourism Management and Business administration

Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago

Culinary Arts -

Escuela Pucheu Tech

Secondary School -

Colegio San Felipe High School
  • WHMIS
  • Health & Safety
  • Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations - Customer Service
  • Working Together: The Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act
  • Smart Serve
  • Driver's Licence
  • Food Handler
  • Standard First Aid and CPR, 07/01/22, 07/01/24
  • Standard First Aid and CPR, 06/01/22, 06/01/25
  • Standard First Aid & CPR BLS with AED
Cristal Santos