Emily Cabrera
San Jose
Summary
High-energy host skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences. Highly skilled Server experienced in maintaining communication while working closely with servers, hosts and managers. As well as providing exceptional customer service by completing special requests.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Busser
Fogo de Chao
01.2022 - Current
- Cleared tables to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
- Restocked dining room with plates, glassware and utensils, maintaining adequate workstation supplies.
Hostess
Fogo de Chao
07.2021 - Current
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
Dessert Decorator
Fogo de Chao
02.2021 - Current
- Placed finished products on display in a visually appealing manner.
Server
Fogo de Chao
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Server
Rock Bottom Brewery
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service through attentive and personalized dining experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and presentation standards.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high service quality and guest satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2027
Skills
- Customer Service
- Order Taking
- Guest Engagement
- Workplace Safety
- Willingness to Learn
- Social skills
- Food running
- Turning tables
- Time management
- Clear communication
Timeline
Server
Rock Bottom Brewery
06.2025 - 07.2025
Server
Fogo de Chao
11.2022 - 06.2025
Busser
Fogo de Chao
01.2022 - Current
Hostess
Fogo de Chao
07.2021 - Current
Dessert Decorator
Fogo de Chao
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Jose State University
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