Cameron Bengis

Driven to provide guests with a memorable experience and genuine hospitality, while consistently delivering outstanding service through positive guest relations. Pursued and learned a trade skill, roofing, however realized that my strengths are better utilized back in a sales role. I am beyond passionate about working in the hospitality industry again and looking for a part time position.

Roofer - De Pinho Roofing - Orange, Ca

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

• Installed and repaired TPO roofing systems, assisted in tear-downs, and assisted in slight framing work
• Drove the company truck and van to transport roofing materials, debris, as well as co-workers

General Laborer - TNT Fireworks - Fullerton, Ca

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Constructed and deconstructed firework stands all across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire
• Assisted in the distribution of fireworks
• Attained on the job training in framing as well as obtaining my OSHA certification

Food Runner - Chart House - Dana Point, Ca

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Knowledgeable regarding allergies, ingredients, and garnishes to assist the Head Chef in expediting food to guests
• Excellent etiquette and interpersonal skills when engaging with guests to provide a memorable experience
• Employ attention to detail to properly allocate time to assist my teammates to help the restaurant run smoothly

Server - The Resort at Pelican Hill - Newport Beach, Ca

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Trained and adhered to the Forbes five star, five diamonds standards of excellence
• Providing guests a memorable experience through interpersonal relations
• Employed the correct etiquette, verbiage, and attention to the finer details to provide guest's excellent service

Server - Little Sister - Irvine, Ca

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed closing and opening server duties to set the restaurant up for success
• Utilized steps of service in an upscale dining environment to ensure a smooth dining experience
• Knowledgeable of all the ingredients as well as craft cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits

Lab Technician - California Nanotechnologies - Cerritos, Ca

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Researched material mediums utilizing spark plasma sintering and cryogenic milling
• Operated and maintained laboratory instruments
• Operated industrial CNC machines for customer production and internal use
• Managed the Company's ecommerce sites
• Assisted accounting department in payables and receivables

Server - Hilton Garden Inn - Irvine, Ca

(2015-01 - 2015-12)

• Employed previous fine dining experience and insight to exceed quests expectations
• Within a few months was employed at the Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest location
• Utilized multitask skills to help out fellow staff to ensure as little downtime as possible through room service and barbacking
• Managed closing and opening server duties including reconciliation of the cash drawer and restocking items

Server/Banquet Server - Tangata, Bower's Museum - Santa Ana, Ca

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• Utilized interpersonal skills and tactfully anticipated guests needs to ensure no downtime in a fine dining environment
• Occasionally managed completely opening, serving, and closing the dining room solo
• Worked other Patina Group large special events on and off site

Expo - Zóvs Bistro - Tustin, Ca

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Trained new expo/food runners on guest expectations, proper food handling, and restaurant protocols
• Expedited the line to ensure the food is above guest expectations, and executed in a timely manner
• Anticipated and addressed guests' service needs in a high-volume fine dining environment
• Worked with individual servers to improve performance

Host/Takeout/Expo/Busser/Server - Buca di Beppo - Irvine, Ca

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

• Achieved goal of serving tables after thirteen months of being hired
• Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase sales
• Trained new hosts and one takeout staff on guest service expectations, proper food handling, and restaurant protocols
• Managed closing server duties including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer
• Managed high-volume dining with exceptional multitask skills while helping fellow staff members

Santiago Canyon College Orange, Ca

Foothill High School Tustin, Ca