Eric Kingston
Temecula
Summary
High energy restaurant worker skilled at welcoming guests and overseeing dining operations. Proficient in balancing server loads, kitchen staff limits and customer desires. Calm and level-headed in all types of situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host
Cable Car Wine Tours Temecula
05.2024 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Assisted customers with delivering orders, carrying additional trays and helping dish out items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
01.2023 - Current
- Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
- Negotiated purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
- Generated leads through networking activities such as cold calls and referrals from past clients.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local real estate markets.
- Ensured all transactions followed state laws regarding real estate practices.
- Coordinated appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
- Researched current listings available in the area using multiple online resources.
- Responded promptly to client inquiries via phone or email.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
Sale Associate, Cook, Food Prep.
Airport In The Sky Restuarant
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Server, Food Runner, Expo, Busser
Avalon Grille
07.2015 - 11.2019
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Garnished dishes and quickly delivered items to customers, minimizing wait times.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Sales Associate
Build A Bear Workshop
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Archeology
Mount San Jacinto College
GED -
Great Oak High School
Temecula, CA06.2007
Skills
- Excellent People Skills
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Guest Relations
- Product and Service Sales
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Sales Negotiation
- Pricing Negotiation
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking proficiency
- Effective Time Management
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Fishing
- Hiking
Certification
- California Real Estate License
Timeline
Host
Cable Car Wine Tours Temecula
05.2024 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
01.2023 - Current
Sale Associate, Cook, Food Prep.
Airport In The Sky Restuarant
05.2021 - 10.2022
Server, Food Runner, Expo, Busser
Avalon Grille
07.2015 - 11.2019
Sales Associate
Build A Bear Workshop
05.2011 - 09.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Archeology
Mount San Jacinto College
GED -
Great Oak High School
- California Real Estate License
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