Justin Bregita
Student
Willemstad
Summary
Motivated waiter with many experience of successfully serving customers in busy restaurants. Recognized for significantly increasing guest check averages by promoting appetizers, specialty items and unique wine selections. Collaborative, thoughtful team leader with clear, comprehensive and directive supervision.
Overview
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Iguana Cafe
Willemstad, Curacao
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
Restaurant Waiter and Chief-cook Assistant
Pincho Garden
Willemstad , Curacao
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees by [Action].
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation for Grilling to increase kitchen speed.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
Education
Basic School
Kolegio Chaya Willems
Dr.M.L.King Blv. 4 08.2005 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Dr.Albert Schweitzer College
Parera Zn 08.2015 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Architectural And Building Sciences
R.K. MTS
Rigelweg, Willemstad, Curaçao 08.2020 - Current
Skills
Guest relations management
Timeline
Associate of Science - Architectural And Building Sciences
R.K. MTS
08.2020 - Current
Restaurant Waiter and Chief-cook Assistant
Pincho Garden
03.2019 - 07.2020
Waiter
Iguana Cafe
08.2018 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Dr.Albert Schweitzer College
08.2015 - 08.2020
Basic School
Kolegio Chaya Willems
08.2005 - 08.2015
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