Danielle Hernandez
Covina
Summary
Adaptable and detail-focused leader with over 10 years in hospitality. Expertise in team coordination and conflict resolution, contributing to seamless event execution and high-profile guest experiences.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Server
Plated Chefs
Beverly Hills
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered seamless, detail-oriented service for intimate dinners and private events, coordinating with chefs and event planners to achieve flawless timing and presentation
- Tailored service style in real time to match tone of each event—from formal multi-course dinners to relaxed private gatherings—ensuring every guest felt personally attended to
- Managed specialty requests, dietary accommodations, and last-minute changes with poise, maintaining smooth and unobtrusive service for discerning clients
Catering Captain
Carmelized Productions
Los Angeles
11.2021 - Current
- Led offsite catering events, managing service staff, timing, and floor operations to deliver seamless guest experiences
- Established and operated full-service bars at offsite events, conducting inventory counts, stocking, and breakdown procedures
- Coordinated team of 30 servers during high-volume, high-profile events, delegating tasks to ensure smooth service flow
Shift Leader/Restaurant Server
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Montclair
02.2016 - Current
- Promoted through progressive front-of-house roles over 10+ years at the same establishment—Server, Bartender,trainer, Shift Lead—based on sustained performance and demonstrated leadership
- Managed staff scheduling, table assignments, and service flow as Shift Lead for 2+ years, serving as Manager-on-Duty to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
- Trained incoming servers, ensuring consistent service standards and quick ramp-up to full productivity.
- Supported training and launch operations for new restaurant locations, establishing service culture and ensuring operational consistency from opening day.
Skills
- Order Management
- Beverage Management
- Event setup
- Hospitality expertise
- Shift management
- Conflict resolution
- detail-oriented service
Certification
- TIPS Alcohol Certification
- Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Catering Server
Plated Chefs
01.2025 - Current
Catering Captain
Carmelized Productions
11.2021 - Current
Shift Leader/Restaurant Server
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
02.2016 - Current