Santiago Mendoza
Saint Paul
Summary
With over 10 years of serving experience, I understand how restaurants function. I love to work hard and bring enthusiasm to my workplace everyday. Working in the restaurant industry is my passion and I truly love what I do, I thrive off the challenge and pace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
801 Chophouse
Minneapolis
08.2023 - Current
- Welcoming guest and providing cocktail and wine recommendations.
- Being very knowledgeable about the menu and giving a Meat presentation on the different cuts that we offer, explaining texture/flavor/and fun facts.
- Giving extraordinary service, and making new regulars.
Server
Mannys Steakhouse
Minneapolis
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Greeting guest and explaining the different cuts of beef and flavor profiles
- Helping guest choose what wine or cocktail to have to enhance their experience.
- Taking orders accurately and making sure the guest are satisfied and leave happy, wanting to come back again
Server
Bullvinos Steakhouse
Saint Paul
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Taking down our guest drinks accurately paring them with our selections of meats
- Multitasking in a very busy restaurant
- Making sure that everyone is getting enough meats
Server
Fogo De Chao
Minneapolis
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction
- Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests
- Prepared and served food and beverages to customers
Education
High School Diploma -
Simley High
Inver Grove Heights, MN06.2014
Skills
- Fine dining experience
- Multi-tasking
- Ability to handle situations under pressure
- Hard worker
- Willingness to learn
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Server
801 Chophouse
08.2023 - Current
Server
Bullvinos Steakhouse
04.2021 - 06.2022
Server
Mannys Steakhouse
03.2020 - 12.2023
Server
Fogo De Chao
10.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Simley High