Maricel Española

Dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for continuous learning and professional growth. Skilled in teamwork, time management, and achieving goals efficiently. Focused on contributing positively to organizational success.

Food And Beverage Service Trainee - FIREBEARER FOOD SERVICES INC., SAMBOKOJIN FAIRVIEW

(2019-07 - 2019-09)

Handled dining room service and customer assistance in a fast-paced Japanese-Korean buffet environment.

• Welcomed guests proactively with a fresh serving of water right after they were seated
• Monitored tables closely to refill drinks and clear empty plates ahead of time
• Explained restaurant features to customers, focusing on the tabletop grill operations
• Prepared and sanitized dining areas quickly to ensure a fast turnaround for new guests
• Worked efficiently with the team to handle large crowds during busy shifts

Barista - Bigbrew

(2023-12 - 2024-07)

• Customer Service: Accurately managed guest interactions, order taking, and payment processing, ensuring efficient service
• Beverage Crafting: Expertly prepared a variety of popular drinks, adhering strictly to brand standards for quality
• Operational Support: Proactively managed kitchen prep and inventory, guaranteeing readiness and preventing stockouts
• Cleanliness Champion: Maintained a safe and welcoming environment by upholding rigorous food safety and cleanliness standards

414 Hrs Of On The Job Training (HOUSEKEEPING, F&B) - Eurotel Hotel

(2025-01 - 2025-03)

• Function Hall & Food Preparation (F&B) Venue Setup: Arranged and styled function hall layouts, seating, and decorative details according to event themes
• Guest Assistance: Greeted and assisted event guests with an attentive, friendly approach to maintain high satisfaction scores
• Food Preparation: Supported the kitchen team in prepping, plate-styling, and setting up buffet stations for event catering
• Guest Room Cleaning (Housekeeping) Room Sanitation: Swept, mopped, dusted, and deeply sanitized checking-out guest rooms to meet strict hotel quality metrics
• Beds & Linens: Stripped and made beds with crisp, fresh linens while replacing bathroom towel sets
• Amenity Restocking: Replenished essential guest bedroom toiletries, bottled water, and minibar inventory efficiently

Line Cook - JAMG'S KOREAN Food & Beverage

(2023-11)

Prepared and executed high-volume Korean street food menu items, including kimbap varieties, corndogs, tteokbokki, and japchae, maintaining strict brand standards.

• Managed multiple kitchen stations (fry, prep, assembly) simultaneously to ensure quick order turnaround times during intense peak rushes
• Monitored food quality, presentation, and temperature controls for all outgoing dishes and delivery orders
• Sanitized workstations, equipment, and utensils continuously to comply with local health and food safety regulations

Senior High school - Home Economics - Best link College Of the Philippines (2019-07 - 2021-05)

Bachelor Of Science - Hospitality Management - Lady Of Lourdes Colleges Hospital And Colleges Of Caybiga, Inc. (2021-09 - 2025-08)