Luke Garrett
Goleta
Summary
Motivated, punctual employee with solid background in food service environments. Would attend to approximately 250 covers in a four hour service window. Satisfies customers with exceptional, fine dining standard service. Uses slow periods effectively to stay on top of sidework while looking for opportunities to assist colleagues when possible.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server Assistant
The Ellwood
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted servers in delivering food and beverages to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and quality service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas for optimal guest satisfaction.
- Supported inventory management by restocking supplies and monitoring product levels.
- Trained new staff on service protocols and restaurant standards to improve team efficiency.
- Implemented feedback from guests to refine service processes and enhance overall dining experience.
- Monitored dining area for guest needs, proactively addressing concerns to maintain high service standards.
- Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak meal times.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
Line Cook and Cashier
Mountain Mike's Pizza
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepped and stocked the line to ensure efficiency in food preparation.
- Prepared approximately 30 orders an hour while staying methodical with my work.
- Courteously navigated obstacles with any customer to ensure the highest level of satisfaction
- Took approximately 30 orders an hour using a POS system
Education
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Oakland Technical High School
Oakland, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2028
Skills
- Versed in POS systems such as Toast and Aloha
- Good in high stress, fast paced environments
- Hospitality service expertise
- Time Management Skills
- Suggestive Selling
- New Hire Training
- Food Safety Standards
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Food Handlers Card- 11/2025
- Responsible Beverage Service - 11/2025
Timeline
Server Assistant
The Ellwood
11.2024 - Current
Line Cook and Cashier
Mountain Mike's Pizza
02.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Oakland Technical High School
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Santa Barbara City College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara