Cainta, Calabarzon, Philippines
Hi, I'm Jeremiah, a passionate and skilled culinary graduate with a TESDA NC II certificate in Cooking, bringing expertise in outstanding cooking techniques and food preparation. With experience in both food service and retail environments, I excel at delivering exceptional customer experiences while maintaining high standards of quality control and inventory management. I am well-versed in sales and upselling, with a proven ability to increase revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction. My background also includes cash handling and ensuring smooth operations in fast-paced settings, such as restobars and meat shops. Always focused on maintaining efficiency and the highest culinary standards, I am dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences and contributing to business growth.
- Booking Coordinator. - Verifying guest payments. - Approving reservations based on reviews and thorough background checks.
- Managed inventory levels of meats and supplies, ensuring accurate stock counts and timely reordering to prevent shortages. Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure products were properly rotated and stored. - Inspected meat cuts and products for quality, ensuring all items met health and safety standards, and maintaining freshness. Worked closely with suppliers to ensure high-quality meats were delivered consistently. - Provided knowledgeable advice to customers on meat selection, cooking techniques, and product pairings. Effectively upsold premium cuts, specialty products, and seasonal offerings to increase sales and customer satisfaction. - Processed customer transactions accurately, handled cash and card payments, and maintained a balanced register at the end of each shift. Ensured proper documentation for daily sales and cash flow.
- Assisted in managing bar and kitchen inventory by tracking stock levels, placing orders, and ensuring proper storage of beverages and ingredients to minimize waste and ensure smooth operations. - Ensured all food and drink orders met quality standards for taste, presentation, and consistency. Worked closely with kitchen and bar staff to maintain high standards of service. - Provided attentive and friendly service to customers, addressing their needs, answering menu questions, and ensuring a memorable dining experience in a fast-paced environment. - Drove sales by actively recommending food and beverage pairings, promoting daily specials, and upselling high-margin items to boost restaurant profitability. - Accurately processed payments, handled cash and card transactions, and balanced the cash register at the end of each shift, ensuring proper cash flow and transaction accuracy.
- Efficiently prepared a wide variety of dishes, following standard recipes and portion control guidelines to ensure consistent quality and presentation. - Utilized advanced cooking methods to produce high-quality meals while maintaining flavor integrity. - Assisted in executing daily and seasonal menu items, collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. - Maintained strict adherence to food safety standards, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment. - Managed kitchen inventory, conducted regular stock checks, and helped with ordering supplies to minimize waste and ensure availability of ingredients.