Karina Ruiz Chavez

Striving to be the best worker and person I can be. Main experience lies within the restaurant industry but I am open to all. I have a single mother and my baby sister with special needs; when mom is down, I’m the pillar of the house that holds it up.

HOSTESS at BLUEBERRY HILL FAMILY RESTAURANTS (2023-10 – 2024-05)

• Greeted customers with warmth, kind smiles, and seated in rotation or their desired seating.
• Made sure customers were comfortable where they sat.
• Professionalism was maintained at all times for all types of events and thoroughly communicated questions or concerns.

HOSTESS at VIRGILS REAL BBQ (2024-10 – 2025-07)

• Focused on prioritizing and maintaining hospitality values for the guests to create lasting impressions.
• Communicated with managers or coworkers when needed.
• Working together as a team to give guests the WOW factor.

BUSSER at VIRGILS REAL BBQ (2025-08 – Present)

• Prioritizing cleanliness procedures when both in the dining room area and back of the house.
• Constantly setting up the team for success while maintaining the restaurant presentable for the guests.

BUSSER TRAINER at VIRGILS REAL BBQ (2026-02-05 – Present)

BARBACK at VIRGILS REAL BBQ (2026-08 – Present)

• Scheduled behind the bar when needed.
• Carefully setting up for the day and maintaining each task such as labels and restocking up to date, setting up the bartender for success.
• Interacting and acknowledging guests to provide hospitality and to aid in the steps of service.

VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, Advanced Diploma (2019 - 2023)