1. Letter of Interest for Employment
Diego Luiz Castro (571) 327- 7194
7+ Years restaurant
experience working
multiple positions
POS and Aloha system
familiarity. Ability to
upsell, offers deserts,
introduces specials
Tri-lingual fluency in
English, Spanish and
Portuguese
Work Experience History (Dated from most recent):
1. Joe Theismann’s Restaurant – 1800 Diagonal Road Alexandria, VA (703) 739-0777
Reference: Jordan Willis (202) 578-9045 Date of employment: 10/2013 – Present
Position: Server (Duties and Responsibilities listed below)
Place orders in Aloha system
Worked with tip-share and team work atmosphere
No busboys orfood runners/expeditor
Reason for leaving: Restaurant closed down for good.
2. Mid-Atlantic Construction of VA – 11900 Livingston Road Manassas, VA (703) 404-9777
Reference: Jon Mathers (571) 201-9993 Date of Employment: 09/2010 – 09/2013
Position: Insurance Claims Representative
Position gave me sales experience so which helps me upsell today as a server
Position required being very responsible which helped me grow as a person
Reason for leaving: Made life decision to return to schoolfull-time. Job required long hours.
3. Thirsty Bernie Sports Bar and Grille – 2163 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA (703) 248-9300
Reference: Pedro Lima (703) 628-4549 Date of Employment: 01/2009 – 06/2010
Position: Server
Greeted and sat tables (small restaurant with no host)
Worked with POS system
Gained sports barexperience
Clean and wipe tables for next guests (no busboy)
Reason for Leaving: Moved to Manassas with family
4. Faccia Luna – 823 South Washington Street Alexandria, VA (703) 838-5998
Reference: Phillippe Silva (703) 505-2591 Date of Employment: 09/2002 – 06/2006
Positions: Server, Host, Food-runner, Busboy
Began as a busboy during Freshman year of high schoolworking 2 shifts a week
Promoted to Host after demonstrating ability to communicate well with clients
Food-runner position acquired at age 16 due to interest in earning potential
Acquired server position upon completion of 18th birthday
Reason for leaving: Moved to Brazil to study Portuguese
Lapses in Employment History:
06/2006 – 01/2009: Moved to Brazil (native country)to study at Universidade de Vila Velha
06/2010 – 09/2010: Went on summer vacation with family
03/2013 – 06/2013: Wanted to finish Spring semester before re-joining labor force