Daniel Sunga
Hospitality Professional
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TorontoMember since October 21, 2026
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Experience
Dining Room Manager at Mildred’s Temple Kitchen (2025-04 – 2026-10)
- Oversaw daily floor operations in one of the city’s busiest brunch spots
- Led front-of-house staff, ensuring consistent execution of service standards, serving 350-450+ guests each weekend
- Redesigned host and server assistant training to improve service speed and consistency
- Helped the restaurant hit record sales periods by keeping the floor running smoothly
- Adjusted pacing and floor strategy on the fly during FIFA-related rushes to keep service steady
- Helped the team get comfortable with Toast POS during the rollout without disrupting service
- Served as the primary escalation point for guest concerns, resolving issues promptly and professionally
Host / Server Assistant at Mildred’s Temple Kitchen (2022-03 – 2025-04)
- Handled reservations, waitlists, and large parties, keeping guests happy through 1–2 hour weekend waits
- Built relationships with regular guests and gave everyone a warm first impression
- Kept front- and back-of-house in sync to turn tables quickly and keep service moving
Brand Ambassador at Cotton Candy Event Staffing (2021-09 – 2023-08)
- Led teams of brand ambassadors on large-scale activations for Bacardi, Grey Goose, Molson Coors, RBC, Netflix, and SickKids to name a few.
- Ran a cross-province campus tour for Bacardi Spiced Rum, engaging guests at interactive activations
- Kept the energy up and guests engaged in fast-paced, public-facing settings
Dance Teacher at YRDSB / Kreative in Dance Styles (2023-02 – 2026-03)
- Taught hip-hop dance to students from kindergarten to grade 8, with a focus on confidence, coordination, and performance
Barista at Starbucks (2018-09 – 2021-09)
- Maintained optimism and provided positive energy during the struggles of COVID-19
- Developed connections and shared laughs with regular customers
- Voted employee of the quarter numerous times by my peers
Dancer at Raptors 905 / MLSE (2018-10 – 2022-04)
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production – Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) (2017 – 2021)