Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
Trainings Attended
Character References
Timeline
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Dionel Cananga

Dionel Cananga

Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Melco Resorts and Entertainment Inc., I excel in customer service and multitasking. Demonstrated ability to lead and work within teams, enhancing guest experiences through strong communication and problem-solving skills. Achieved significant improvements in event management and VIP patron satisfaction, showcasing flexibility and a readiness to embrace new challenges.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Melco Resort and Entertainment Inc./City of Dreams
10.2022 - Current


Chez Gingy Restaurant


  • Handling birthday parties celebrated at Dreamplay from set up of events to pull out
  • Managed multiple tasks including guest table serving, cashier, and bartending
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
  • Maintained professional demeanor under pressure while managing challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers.
  • In charge for ordering of items in the restaurant especially beverages and general stocks
  • Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift.
  • Handling casino VIP patrons for their Dreamplay experience in the restaurant
  • Tasked to input daily revenue reports and itemized sales to be forwarded after end of shift to F&B bosses
  • Assigned to organize the tip template
  • Trained in making Restaurant offerings, Fact Sheets, Post Mortem Report and P&L Report.

Melco Admin/Sr. Host

Melco Resort and Entertainment Inc/ City of Dreams
11.2021 - 10.2022


Melco Resorts and Loyalty Marketing


  • Assisting gaming patrons on their registration for membership
  • Informing patrons regarding Casino promotions, upcoming events, membership entitlements and giveaways
  • Awarding of gaming points and complementary vouchers to casino players
  • Booking room reservation for VIP patrons and other casino guests
  • Assigning free car service to pickup vip patrons from airport to property and transport back to anywhere around Manila areas
  • Answer all inquiry regarding Casino playing
  • Generate several reports for Casino total room reservation, no show guests and cancelled reservation
  • Settlement of pending bills for casino player made in restaurants or other casino outlets
  • Voiding the wrong settlements made by Hosts in issuing casino voucher/ coupons
  • Monitoring of casino stocks for Giveaways and freebies
  • Handling complaints, points disputes and other casino problems
  • And other clerical tasks

Waiter

Melco Resort and Entertainment Inc./City of Dreams
02.2018 - 10.2021


Service Bar


  • Handle substantial crowd of gamers in busy periods, delivering prompt service
  • Offered complimentary food and drinks to guests within assigned section
  • Exhibits exceptional multitasking skills, overseeing various gaming tables concurrently
  • Elevate guest experience through proactive anticipation of needs
  • Ensured gaming patrons experienced both game enjoyment and service satisfaction

Waiter

Unlisolutions Manpower Services and Events Mgt
04.2016 - 01.2018


Service Bar


  • Handle substantial crowd of gamers in busy periods, delivering prompt service
  • Offered complimentary food and drinks to guests within assigned section
  • Exhibits exceptional multitasking skills, overseeing various gaming tables concurrently
  • Elevate guest experience through proactive anticipation of needs
  • Ensured gaming patrons experienced both game enjoyment and service satisfaction

Waiter

JECH Manpower Services Inc.
01.2013 - 11.2015


Banquets, Raffles and Fairmont Makati


  • I was the Buffet Man maintaining the organization of food, lay out and set up of buffet area. The eyes and ears of culinary team for running low items.
  • As a server, I maintain the cleanliness and organization of dining table for a pleasant atmosphere of guest.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices and improving overall team performance.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management

University of Manila
Legarda St. Sampaloc Manila
04-2012

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Team Player
  • Work Flexibility
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Open to New Ideas
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Multitasking

Awards

  • Perfect Attendance
  • F&B Colleague of the Quarter, 2024 (Winner)
  • F&B Colleague Employee of the year, 2024 (Nominee)

Hobbies and Interests

  • I am a church goer. Whenever I'm happy or sad, I always find time to reflect and thank the lord.
  • I read books during free time.
  • I watch positive/inspiration quotes on Facebook or TikTok just to feed my mind with positivity.
  • I eat out with my family or friends whenever I'm free.

Trainings Attended

  • Heart of Service
  • Coffee Training
  • Wine Training
  • Sequence of Service
  • Bill Presentation
  • Handling Guest Complaints
  • Autism Inclusivity Training
  • How to answer telephone call (Proper Telephone Etiquette)
  • Supervisory 1 training [You as a Supervisor]
  • Supervisory 2 training [Leadership]

Character References

Mary Jane Sisante

Assistant Manager (Chez Gingy)

+639385929437


Lady Sarah Suarez 

Restaurant Supervisor 

+639204594505


Ferdinand Fandialan

Executive Housekeeper 

(M/S Norwegian Viva Cruise Line)

+639296600326

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Melco Resort and Entertainment Inc./City of Dreams
10.2022 - Current

Melco Admin/Sr. Host

Melco Resort and Entertainment Inc/ City of Dreams
11.2021 - 10.2022

Waiter

Melco Resort and Entertainment Inc./City of Dreams
02.2018 - 10.2021

Waiter

Unlisolutions Manpower Services and Events Mgt
04.2016 - 01.2018

Waiter

JECH Manpower Services Inc.
01.2013 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management

University of Manila
Dionel Cananga