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Karlita White Garcia

Port Noarlunga,SA

Summary

Offering experience and keen interest in hospitality and a great understanding of front of house roles, bar work and wine tastings with desire to learn and develop in front of house environment. I am confident in communication skills, working in group or solo settings and love to socialise and make guests feel at home. After 8 years of working in hospitality, from fine dining to relaxed restaurants, I have gathered knowledge and experience on how things should work and I love working in a fast paced, lively environment.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House

Sicily Mare Pizza
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with front of house staff to ensure seamless service and exceptional dining experience.
  • Worked with Front of House and Back of House departments, ensuring clear communication for seamless service
  • Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the front of house areas, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
  • Trained new staff members and managed the floor
  • Managed bookings and the phone

Front of House

Alpha Now and Dice

Demonstrated a strong knowledge of the restaurants wine list to customers

Provided wine tastings to small and large groups

Prepared food and platters for groups doing wine tastings

Harvester Observer

Hither & Yon
02.2017 - 02.2021
  • Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and ensure efficient workflow during the busy harvest season.
  • Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
  • Adapted quickly to changing conditions or unforeseen circumstances that required alterations to planned harvest activities or timelines.
  • Managed time effectively to prioritize tasks based on urgency, weather conditions, or other factors affecting the harvest schedule.

Front of House

Ekhidna Wines
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Memorized the menu, specials and wine lists.
  • Set up and broke down banquet tables and chairs quickly and efficiently
  • Worked weddings and events
  • Provided wine tastings for small and large groups
  • Worked behind the bar making cocktails and other alcoholic beverages
  • Barista/coffee making

Front of House

Our Place
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Collaborated with fellow front of house members to create a cohesive atmosphere, working in a team work environment.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Worked weddings and events

Skills

  • Front of house organization
  • Front of house management
  • Front of house supply stocking
  • Customer service
  • Wine tastings

Timeline

Front of House

Sicily Mare Pizza
03.2021 - 01.2024

Front of House

Ekhidna Wines
08.2018 - 08.2019

Front of House

Our Place
04.2018 - 12.2018

Harvester Observer

Hither & Yon
02.2017 - 02.2021

Front of House

Alpha Now and Dice
Karlita White Garcia