Valerie Huerta
Berwyn, IL *****
Cell phone: 773-***-****
Email: ******.*********@*****.***
Education:
Malcolm X Community College, Chicago, IL Aug 2023-Present
Morton College, Cicero, IL Aug 2016-2018
Benito Juarez Community Academy High School, Chicago, IL Sep 2012- Jun2016
Experience:
Taco Mucho, Sous Chef, Oak Park, IL Aug 2021- Present
●Developed and mastered recipes to be used in day-to-day operation
●Ordered ingredients and maintained accurate inventory
●Ensure freshness of dishes through proper inventory management
●Follow Food and Safety standards for best overall experience
●Point of contact for Guests questions or concerns
●Leading and guiding junior kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
The Dearborn, Host, Chicago, IL Oct 2020/ Aug 2021
●Monitor restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow
●Help fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships
●Responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner
Shaw’s Crab House, Host, Chicago, IL Nov 2019/ March 2020
●Took orders over the phone and prepared orders for customers
●Assisted guests on the phone and in person regarding reservations
●Effectively seat guests and prepared tables for special occasions
Taco Mucho, Front/Back of house staff, Chicago, IL Jun 2019/ Nov 2019
●Process meal and beverage orders, deliver food, and process guests payment
●Food runner, ensure all guests are provided with prompt and friendly service
●Expo, responsible for the production and presentation of food served
●Dishwasher, clean, wash and sanitize cooking equipment
Devon Seafood Grill, Lead Host, Chicago, IL Jun 2017/ Nov 2019
●Effectively seat guests and assure all reservations are confirmed
●Assist fellow team members in ensuring overall guests’ satisfaction.
●Effectively took orders for customers and prepared delivery orders.
●Assisted guests inquiring about reservations and expertly managed the general flow of the restaurant by seating guests according to the flow of business.
Skills and Abilities:
●Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
●Organized
●Teamwork
●Multitasking
●Strong work ethic
●Adaptable
●Problem Solving
●Interpersonal Communication
References:
Michael Brady (561) 598-918, ******@****.***
Ron Aleman 708-***-****, ************@*****.***
Daniel Michmerhuizen 312-***-****, ****************@*****.***
Nicole Bishop 630-***-****, **********@*****.***
Kelsey Teale 319-***-****, ******.*****@*****.***