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Krystal Pelayo

Whittier

Summary

Professional and dependable hospitality worker with strong background in high-paced environments. Skilled in maintaining smooth operations, ensuring timely service, and supporting kitchen and waitstaff with efficiency. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable support and seamless service. Known for excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to achieving results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Expo Runner

Porto's Bakery And Cafe
02.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated logistics for event setups, ensuring timely delivery and organization of materials.
  • Managed inventory tracking systems for supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resources.
  • Assisted wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
  • Mastered knowledge of menu offerings, providing accurate information to servers as needed.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food and beverages to expo station.
  • Assisted chefs with plating dishes, ensuring a visually appealing presentation for guests.
  • Managed high-volume order tickets, prioritizing tasks for efficient workflow during peak hours.
  • Delivered food orders from kitchen to customers' tables.
  • Provided support to multiple stations within the kitchen when needed, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork among colleagues.

Server

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
09.2022 - 09.2025
  • Greeted and seated customers in a friendly manner, ensuring positive first impressions.
  • Took food and beverage orders accurately, communicating specials and menu items effectively.
  • Delivered food and drinks promptly, maintaining high service standards throughout shifts.
  • Assisted with table setup and cleanup, ensuring cleanliness and organization in dining areas.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.

Sales Associate

Ross Dress for Less
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and reducing stock discrepancies.
  • Assisted in visual merchandising, contributing to an appealing shopping environment.
  • Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, maintaining financial integrity.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Server

Dennys Restaurant
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Delivered food and drinks promptly, maintaining high service standards throughout shifts.
  • Assisted with table setup and cleanup, ensuring cleanliness and organization in dining areas.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with detailed attention to special dietary needs and preferences.

Education

Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Cypress College
Cypress, CA
06-2029

High School Diploma -

California High School
Whittier, CA
06-2019

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Strong organization
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Food presentation
  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • Food running
  • Team collaboration
  • Supply restocking
  • Multitasking and organization

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Expo Runner

Porto's Bakery And Cafe
02.2025 - Current

Server

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
09.2022 - 09.2025

Server

Dennys Restaurant
04.2021 - 01.2022

Sales Associate

Ross Dress for Less
10.2020 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Cypress College

High School Diploma -

California High School
Krystal Pelayo