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Esteban Benitez

San Diego

Summary

Motivated professional with a background in hospitality and team leadership, seeking to transition into a history graduate program. Developed strong communication, research, and problem-solving skills that are transferable to academic work. Adept at managing multiple tasks, thinking critically, and collaborating effectively in fast-paced environments. Eager to apply my passion for history and further develop my research and analytical skills in a graduate setting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Parkhouse Eatery
01.2018 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple assignments simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Manager's Assistant

Bushfire Kitchen
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations while leading a team of twenty members.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Memory retention
  • Task prioritization
  • Positive and professional
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Manager's Assistant

Bushfire Kitchen
03.2020 - 08.2023

Server

Parkhouse Eatery
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - History

San Diego State University
Esteban Benitez