MARIA MERCADO RODRIGUEZ

Restaurant Owner

Experienced restaurant owner and customer service professional with strong skills in menu design, culinary arts, and food safety compliance. Proven track record of training staff and managing operations to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in hospitality and client relations.

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Skills
Work Experience
Front Desk Receptionist
The world gym
Jan 1992 — Jun 2012Chicago, USA
  • Greet members and guests warmly, fostering a welcoming environment
  • Manage phone inquiries and schedule appointments, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction
  • Greet members and guests with friendly and professional demeanor
  • Handle cash transactions accurately, ensuring register balance at shift end
Clothes Sorter
Savers Thrift Store
Jul 2013 — May 2015Crystal Lake, USA
  • Sort donated clothing by type and season to enhance display organization
  • Organize and maintain tagging workstation to streamline workflow
  • Communicate with management regarding tagging supplies and needs
  • Sort donations by type for efficient processing, to determine quality and resale value
Restaurant Owner
The Patroons Mexican restaurant
Feb 2015 — PresentCurrentMcHenry, USA
  • Develop menus featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat visits
  • Create unique recipes and apply various culinary techniques for authentic cuisine
  • Train workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles, ensuring smooth and efficient restaurant operations
  • Handle cash, credit, and debit transactions with precision, maintaining financial accuracy and customer trust
Skills
Menu designCulinary artsFood safety standardsInventory managementBudget managementStaff trainingClient relationsDedicated
Education
GED
City Colleges of Chicago
Aug 1983 — May 1986