Alperen Gunes
Hospitality Professional & DJ / Music Production
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in guest engagement. At Elia Mediterranean Cuisine, I enhanced customer experiences through attentive service and effective teamwork. Proficient in safe food handling and adept at resolving customer concerns, I consistently delivered high-quality service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Server
Elia Mediterranean Cuisine
Chicago, Illinois
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Barback
The Roundhouse Bar
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Server
Frostys Bar
Put-in-Bay, Ohio
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Driver
Uber
Chicago, Illinois
07.2023 - 03.2025
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
Beykent University
Istanbul, Turkey06-2022
Skills
Strong work ethic
Safe food handling
Guest engagement
Hospitality service expertise
Warm and friendly
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Server
Elia Mediterranean Cuisine
03.2025 - 07.2025
Driver
Uber
07.2023 - 03.2025
Barback
The Roundhouse Bar
07.2022 - 10.2022
Server
Frostys Bar
05.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
Beykent University
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