Experienced Restaurant Server with Multistate Experience
Resume:
Austin, Texas *****
****.**********@*****.***
Alejandra Ceja
Languages:
●SPANISH (FLUENT)
CERTIFICATIONS
●TABC
●Food Handlers
●California RBS
EXPERIENCE
The Patriot Bar and Grill, Ridgecrest, CA- server
October 2025- March 2026
●Greeted/ seated customers with friendly demeanor
●Take food and beverage orders
●Used POS to get items into system for accurate sales
●Coordinated with kitchen to get correct plates out to proper tables
●Stocked items when needed
●Bussed and cleaned tables
●Made alcoholic drinks when needed
Olveras Restaurant, Ridgecrest,CA- SERVER
MAY 02, 2024- March 29, 2026
●Greet/ seat customers with friendly demeanor
●Take accurate food and beverage orders
●Promptly serving food and drinks
●Coordinate with kitchen for any food allergies
●Accurately processing cash and credit payments
●Making sure all tables are cleaned up
●Stock low items
●Make alcoholic drinks
●Prepare door dash orders
●Take phone orders
●Work very well under pressure
Applebees, El Paso, TX - SERVER
FEBRUARY 27, 2024- March 25, 2024
Reason for leaving: moved out of state.
●Greeted guest, took food and drink orders
●Managed POS
●Collaborated with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth and timely service.
●Stocked low items before running completely out.
●Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including setting and clearing tables and restocking supplies as needed.
●Successfully resolved guest complaints, turning negative experiences into positive ones and ensuring guest satisfaction.
Oasis Bowling, El Paso,TX — SERVER
September 2023 - November 2023
● Greeted and seated guests, providing menus and explaining daily specials.
● Demonstrated knowledge of the menu, making recommendations and answering questions.
● Effectively communicated orders to the kitchen staff and ensured accurate and timely food delivery.
● Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to health and safety standards.
●Demonstrated exceptional customer service by anticipating and fulfilling guests' needs.
● Assisted customers with technical difficulties related to the bowling equipment, such as stuck balls or lane malfunctions.
● Provided prompt and effective solutions to ensure a smooth and enjoyable bowling experience for patrons.
U.S ARMY- Fort Bliss, TX- 19K M1A1 Armor Crewman
July 2019 - August 2023
SERGEANT- HONORABLE DISCHARGE
●Led a team of soldiers as a squad leader, ensuring successful execution of tasks and missions.
●Coordinated and conducted regular training exercises, focusing on tactical skills, teamwork, and safety
protocols.
●Managed equipment and supplies worth thousands of dollars, maintaining accountability and readiness for deployments.
● Served as the Armorer for the company, responsible for the safe storage, maintenance, and distribution of all weapons.
●Worked in the company's training room, managing paperwork related to everyone's place of duty.
●Drafted and processed memorandums and official documents.
●Demonstrated adaptability and composure during high-pressure situations, resulting in effective
decision-making.
EDUCATION
Eastside High School, Lancaster, CA — High School Diploma
August 2015 - June 2019
AWARDS
● Army Achievement Medal (x2)
● Army Good Conduct Medal
● National Defense
Service Medal
● Global War on
Terrorism Service
Medal
● Korea Defense Service Medal
● Non-Commissioned Professional
Development Ribbon
● Army Service Ribbon
● Overseas Service
Ribbon
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