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Thelma Paredes

San Diego

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at El Pollo Loco. Proven ability to enhance guest engagement and drive sales through suggestive selling. Adept at managing high-volume dining environments while maintaining food safety standards and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Broken Yolk Cafe
09.2016 - Current

Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.

Assisted in training new servers on menu knowledge and service standards.


Upsold daily specials and promotions, contributing to increased sales revenue.

  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.

General Manager

El Pollo Loco
03.2005 - 06.2016
  • Supervises the restaurant and staff.
  • Selects and promotes qualified candidates for open positions.
  • Achieve goals and objectives provided by your supervisor.
  • Analyzes and provides feedback, comparisons and direction to restaurant staff and management to generate sales and maximize profits.
  • Maintain Food Safety Visitations, (FSSV’s), Corporate Inspections, Secret Shoppers Report, Human Resources (HR Audits) and Health Department Audits.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain a certification as a Food Handler or equivalent for California health requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Point Loma High School
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Memory retention
  • Food running
  • High volume dining
  • Suggestive selling
  • Beverage preparation
  • Foreign language proficiency

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Server

Broken Yolk Cafe
09.2016 - Current

General Manager

El Pollo Loco
03.2005 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Point Loma High School
Thelma Paredes