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Joe Estrada

Florence

Summary

Competitive, motivated, and customer-focused professional with several years of experience working in fast-paced service environments. Growing up in my family’s restaurant and later serving as a Sous Chef at Chef Hip E’s Cocina Loca taught me discipline, teamwork, and how to perform under pressure while delivering a great customer experience.

Through my role at Outback Steakhouse, I developed strong communication and relationship-building skills by interacting with guests daily and ensuring they had a welcoming and positive experience. I take pride in going above and beyond for customers and creating lasting impressions.

With a strong work ethic and competitive mindset developed through both hospitality and athletics, I am eager to transition into automotive sales where I can build relationships, earn customer trust, and deliver an outstanding vehicle buying experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Chef Hip E’s Cocina Loca
2019.03 - Current
  • Manage opening and closing responsibilities for daily restaurant operations
  • Oversee food preparation, quality control, and kitchen workflow in a fast-paced environment
  • Work across multiple roles including line cook, prep cook, and expeditor to ensure smooth service
  • Maintain a positive attitude while solving problems quickly during busy shifts
  • Regularly interacted with customers to ensure satisfaction and resolve concerns
  • Contributed to a strong team culture and high service standards

Notable Achievements

  • Restaurant received several recognitions during my time there, including the BBB Spark Award for excellence in business practices

Bird Specialist

Raising Canes
2024.02 - 2025.09
  • Trained and worked in all three major areas of operations: kitchen, front counter, and drive-thru
  • Developed strong multitasking skills in a high-volume environment
  • Provided friendly and efficient customer service during busy service hours
  • Demonstrated adaptability and reliability by quickly learning multiple roles

Host

Outback Steakhouse
2023.02 - 2024.03
  • Greet guests warmly and create a positive first impression for the restaurant
  • Manage seating arrangements to ensure efficient service flow
  • Answer phone calls and assist guests with reservations and questions
  • Support the team by assisting bussers and servers during busy shifts
  • Build strong relationships with coworkers to maintain a smooth and positive work environment

Education

High School Diploma -

Randall K. Cooper High-School
Union, KY
2025-06

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Customer Relationship Building
  • Communication & Active Listening
  • Sales Potential & Persuasion
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Fast-Paced Work Environments
  • Customer Service Excellence

Timeline

Bird Specialist

Raising Canes
2024.02 - 2025.09

Host

Outback Steakhouse
2023.02 - 2024.03

Sous Chef

Chef Hip E’s Cocina Loca
2019.03 - Current

High School Diploma -

Randall K. Cooper High-School
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