SARP KAAN BAKALIM
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and customer-focused server with experience fast-paced dining environments. Proven ability to enhance guests' dining experience through attentive service, in-depth knowledge of menus, and a ability to anticipate diners' needs. Skilled in managing multiple tables simultaneously, up-selling specialty dishes, and efficiently handling payment transactions. Strong team player with good communication skills,
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Branja Miami
11.2022 - 06.2023
Started and worked as server for 7 months. Israeli fine dining restaurant, owned by Israeli Masterchef Tom Aviv.
Server
Club Space Miami
It was like a side job I went weekends only, I was serving food in the nightclub.
Barback
WET Miami Brickell
11.2022 - 12.2022
Server
El Turco Turkish Food Miami
10.2021 - 10.2022
Started as busser, became server first month.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Miami Beach Doctor JetSki Rental
10.2019 - 01.2019
Arcon Kozmetik Istanbul
05.2017 - 05.2017
IVD GmbH & Co. KG Ibbenbüren
01.2016 - 12.2016
Education
Music Business
UCLA
Los Angles05.2025
International Management
IU International University
Economics and Management
Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
Milano Italy01.2020
Acarkent Doğa International IB World School
01.2018
Graf Adolf Gymnasium Tecklenburg Germany
01.2016
İzmir Mavisehir İlkogretim- Secondary School
01.2013
TED Istanbul Collage- Primary School
01.2011
Ozel Yuzyil Isil Okullari- Primary School
01.2010
Skills
- Quality Control
- Guest Relations Management
- Cash Handling
- Seating Assignment Preparation
- To-Go Order Preparation
- Food Sales and Promotion
- Table Setting Arrangements
- Suggestive Selling
- Menu Memorization
- Dining Customer Service
- Wine Service
- Menu Item Recommendation
- Item Promotion
Languages
Turkish
English
German
Italian
Spanish
Social Activities
- Soccer (Semi Professional)
- Tennis(Amateur)
- Theatre(Amateur)
- Horse Riding (Amateur)
- Piano (Amateur)
- Traveling (Semi Professional)
Services
- Ocuk Eğitim Derneği(ÇED), 03/06/17, 24/06/17
- YFU Volunteer, 10/09/16, 2022
Association Activities
Youth For Understanding(YFU) Volunteer
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/29/99
Timeline
Server
Branja Miami
11.2022 - 06.2023
Barback
WET Miami Brickell
11.2022 - 12.2022
Server
El Turco Turkish Food Miami
10.2021 - 10.2022
Miami Beach Doctor JetSki Rental
10.2019 - 01.2019
Arcon Kozmetik Istanbul
05.2017 - 05.2017
IVD GmbH & Co. KG Ibbenbüren
01.2016 - 12.2016
Server
Club Space Miami
Music Business
UCLA
International Management
IU International University
Economics and Management
Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
Acarkent Doğa International IB World School
Graf Adolf Gymnasium Tecklenburg Germany
İzmir Mavisehir İlkogretim- Secondary School
TED Istanbul Collage- Primary School
Ozel Yuzyil Isil Okullari- Primary School
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