JOSE LUIS VAZQUEZ
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at The Green Olive Restaurant, excelling in food safety and customer service. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective training and mentorship, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Good customer service ,team work, clean work and Punctual
A hospitality professional with strong background in ensuring smooth dining operations and guest satisfaction. Known for effective communication and ability to anticipate guest needs. Reliable and adaptable, integrating well with team dynamics to achieve service excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager, Food Prep, Customer Service.
The Green Olive Restaurant
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Back Server
Felix Trattoria Restaurant
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted servers in meeting guest needs by quickly refilling drinks, providing additional utensils, and addressing any concerns.
- Supported servers in managing large parties by coordinating food delivery, keeping tables clean, and maintaining drink refills.
- Expedited service during busy periods by effectively prioritizing tasks based on customer needs and server requirements.
- Improved table turnover rate with swift bussing of dishes and efficient resetting of dining areas.
- Promoted positive guest experiences by anticipating their needs and swiftly addressing any issues or concerns that arose during their visit.
Busser, Food Runner
Gjelina Restaurant
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- 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.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness throughout shifts, contributing to overall restaurant presentation.
Education
GED -
IPN MEXICO
MEXICO CITY06-1999
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Attention to detail
- Food handling
- Efficient multitasking
Timeline
Kitchen Manager, Food Prep, Customer Service.
The Green Olive Restaurant
03.2024 - 03.2025
Back Server
Felix Trattoria Restaurant
02.2023 - 04.2024
Busser, Food Runner
Gjelina Restaurant
07.2021 - 04.2024
GED -
IPN MEXICO
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