Rick Smith
San Diego
Summary
I've developed essential skills in high-volume restaurant environments, including effective communication and time management. Currently seeking to transition into a new field by using my customer service expertise, organizational skills, and work ethic. My goal is to display these abilities to drive success in any new position.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server Assistant
Top Of The Market
San Diego, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Assist servers in delivering food and beverages to guest
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining area to ensure efficient service flow.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to streamline order processing and minimize wait times.
- Support inventory management by restocking supplies and monitoring usage levels.
- greet tables
- execute efficient water and bread service
Physical Therapy Volunteer
Rehab Challenge Center
San Diego, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Assist physical therapists in providing treatments and exercises for patients
- Prepare equipment and treatment areas for therapy sessions
- Maintain a clean and organized therapy environment
- Answer phone calls
- Provide support and encouragement to patients throughout their recovery
Busser/Food Runner
Ojai Valley Inn (The Oak)
Ojai,Ca
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Understood essential ingredients for each dish
- Adhered strictly to food safety guidelines while handling and transporting food items, protecting both guests and employees from potential health risks.
- 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.
- Maintain a friendly manner with all guests throughout their dining experience.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Carried trays of dirty dishes back to dish pit.
- Ensured quality communication between staff acknowledging guest needs
Busser
Ojai Valley Inn (The Oak)
Ojai, Ca
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Demonstrated knowledge of The Ojai Valley Inn’s culture, style, terminology, organizational structure, and general philosophy. That philosophy is portrayed by professional appearance, integrity, behavior, and accessibility to staff and guests.
- 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.
- Maintain a friendly manner with all guests throughout their dining experience.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Carried trays of dirty dishes back to dish pit.
- Ensured quality communication between staff acknowledging guest needs
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future guests.
Dishwasher
The Dutchess
Ojai, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Scraped and rinsed food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment
- Removes trash and places it in designated containers. Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans.
- Sweeps and mops kitchen floors to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology With An Emphasis in Physical Therapy
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2027
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05-2025
Skills
- Quick learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Strong communicator
- Anticipating customer needs
- Menu memorization
- Positive and friendly attitude
Certification
American Red Cross - certification of completion
• Basic Life Support and First Aid, Certification ID: 01TS8RM
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Certification ID: 01TSCCT
Timeline
Server Assistant
Top Of The Market
04.2026 - Current
Physical Therapy Volunteer
Rehab Challenge Center
10.2025 - Current
Busser/Food Runner
Ojai Valley Inn (The Oak)
06.2023 - 08.2025
Busser
Ojai Valley Inn (The Oak)
06.2023 - 05.2025
Dishwasher
The Dutchess
06.2022 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Ventura College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology With An Emphasis in Physical Therapy
San Diego State University