ALI ASKARI
Mesa
Summary
Glowing reviews left by my guests on our restaurants Google page. Highest cash tip 500$ (keeping in mind our tickets never reach 200). Developed strong customer service and multitasking skills in high-paced restaurant environment. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining positive and professional attitude.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Village Inn
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality. Routinely in the top 3 as a server in terms of price per average sales.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences. Picked up multiple shifts when management had asked.
Team Associate
Salad & Go
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
Morning Chef
Hotel Imperial
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly and presentation for over500 daily guests
Lead Videographer
Living Word Bible Church
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating all aspects of film shoots including video editing
Training Content Developer
Clearwing Productions
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Planned and coordinated logistics for production equipment, directing teams on setup, calibration, and operation to ensure proper audio and lighting levels, improve quality, and achieve desired visual effects
Project Coordinator
Landing Patch Productions
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Wrote scripts, edited content, and kept records for production meetings
Production Shooter
Affinity TV
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Filmed commercial and video segments used in company advertising
Office Intern
VIMBY
05.2007 - 12.2007
- Responsible for responding to emails, keeping records of meeting events, and filming
Team Associate
Gelato Spot
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Provided excellent customer service while managing the cash register
Education
A.S. Associate Degree - Filmmaking
The Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, CA12.2010
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Food running
- High volume dining
- Table bussing
- Suggestive selling
- Point of sale operation
- Allergy awareness
- Beverage preparation
- Tableside etiquette
- Task prioritization
- Guest seating
- Table setting
- Table setting knowledge
Timeline
Server
Village Inn
01.2024 - Current
Team Associate
Salad & Go
11.2022 - 10.2023
Morning Chef
Hotel Imperial
01.2021 - 10.2022
Lead Videographer
Living Word Bible Church
01.2020 - 06.2020
Training Content Developer
Clearwing Productions
08.2018 - 08.2019
Project Coordinator
Landing Patch Productions
06.2011 - 12.2011
Production Shooter
Affinity TV
01.2011 - 06.2011
Office Intern
VIMBY
05.2007 - 12.2007
Team Associate
Gelato Spot
08.2005 - 06.2006
A.S. Associate Degree - Filmmaking
The Los Angeles Film School
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