Max Isaac Tilin
Breckenridge
Summary
As an outgoing and personable professional with several years of experience in food service establishments, Max is driven by customer satisfaction and a desire to make guests' dining experience as memorable and exceptional as possible. Being dependable and flexible, Max employs strong problem-solving and time management skills to ensure that he is a great server and team member. He strives to integrate personal connection to guests with expertise in food preparation and service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Kucu Tequila Bistro
06.2024 - Current
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Cultivated warm relationships with both regular and one-time customers
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information
- Acted professionally and calmly, even when restaurant gets busy and/or feels like a stressful environment
Catering Chef and Server
34th Street Café
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Helped to build and prepare a menu based off of client's requests and meal preferences
- Attended events where I was responsible for putting final touches on dishes, plating, and serving and describing the meal to clients
- Assisted with setup and striking of buffet tables and dining areas before and after catered events
- Served guest tables by transporting meals and beverages from kitchen and bar areas.
- Coordinated and communicated with the managing team to help ensure delivery of food to event venues was on time according to a schedule
- Spoke with clients after events to receive feedback about food and service, and shared that information with my manager and other chefs to make future improvements
Server and Cook
University of Puget Sound
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Began as a server behind the different stations serving food to students, but quickly added in other roles and responsibilities such as head cook at the grill station, cooking wok-style Asian food in large quantities, and preparing other foods in the main kitchen
- Answered questions from customers, including describing dishes, accommodating food allergies, and suggesting different food pairings
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner
Baker
Culinary Dropout
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsibilities included baking large batches of breads and buns from scratch, making desserts from scratch and plating them according to the chef's expectations, keeping records of daily production numbers and ensuring there was enough product, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace
- Always showed up to work on time, which usually meant arriving at 5 am, and prepared to work through the whole shift until the late afternoon, demonstrating a strong work ethic
- Working in a fast-paced environment promoted growth in skillsets such as clear communication and the ability to remain calm and adaptable in stressful situations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Anthropology
University of Puget Sound
05-2023
Food of Course Cookery School
10-2018
Skills
- Determined work ethic and high level of motivation to grow and excel in a working environment
- Developed problem solving skills and ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations
- Multiple years of experience in restaurant industry, leading to strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a detail-oriented mindset
- Extensive knowledge and passion for food and providing excellent eating experiences to guests
- Strong time management skills, ranging from showing up for work on time to being able to multi-task and keep track of various tables and responsibilities
- Easy going and a consistently positive attitude with an ability to talk to people of all types and ages
- Able to listen to directions and feedback and implement them into own workflow
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Server
Kucu Tequila Bistro
06.2024 - Current
Catering Chef and Server
34th Street Café
01.2024 - 05.2024
Server and Cook
University of Puget Sound
01.2021 - 05.2023
Baker
Culinary Dropout
05.2019 - 08.2019
Food of Course Cookery School
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Anthropology
University of Puget Sound
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