Hi, I’m Drake Z. Vargas-Kane, a hospitality-focused team player with hands-on experience delivering friendly service in fast-paced food environments. I’ve hands-on experience in taking orders, food prep, cleaning, cash handling, and guest interactions. I’m reliable, quick to learn, and enjoy working with others to ensure guests have a positive experience. I’m seeking opportunities that leverage my customer service mindset, eye for detail, and ability to train and support teammates. I thrive in team settings and am committed to upholding high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

Drake Z. Vargas-Kane

Hi, I’m Drake Z. Vargas-Kane, a hospitality-focused team player with hands-on experience delivering friendly service in fast-paced food environments. I’ve hands-on experience in taking orders, food prep, cleaning, cash handling, and guest interactions. I’m reliable, quick to learn, and enjoy working with others to ensure guests have a positive experience. I’m seeking opportunities that leverage my customer service mindset, eye for detail, and ability to train and support teammates. I thrive in team settings and am committed to upholding high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

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Hi, I’m Drake Z. Vargas-Kane, a hospitality-focused team player with hands-on experience delivering friendly service in fast-paced food environments. I’ve hands-on experience in taking orders, food prep, cleaning, cash handling, and guest interactions. I’m reliable, quick to learn, and enjoy working with others to ensure guests have a positive experience.

I’m seeking opportunities that leverage my customer service mindset, eye for detail, and ability to train and support teammates. I thrive in team settings and am committed to upholding high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Cashier/ Team Member at Firehouse Subs
December 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Bussing tables, cleaning bathrooms, taking guests orders correctly, making sandwiches, counting register.
Team Member at Blaze Pizza
September 30, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Taking guests orders correctly, cooking pizza, making pizzas, making dough, prepping, cleaning.
Shift Lead at Blaze Pizza
October 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Taking guests orders correctly, cooking pizza, making pizzas, making dough, prepping, cleaning, counting register, observing shift, guiding team members, training.
Barista at Starbucks
May 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Customer connecting, remembering regulars and their orders, taking orders correctly, handling money and giving the right change, sequencing drinks to ensure timely delivery, cleaning floors and equipment, working as part of a team, handling hot food and drinks safely.
Barista at Ego Café
January 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025
Connecting with customers, maintaining a positive attitude, sequencing drinks, counting correct change, operating POS system, communicating with team members, greeting guests into hotel, restocking café, cleaning floors and counters.
Barista/Shift Lead at Happy Lemon
April 1, 2023 - Present
Cash management, upholding great customer service, handling customer inquiries, preparing drinks, prepping tea, boba, and other toppings for drinks, maintaining cleanliness in store, restocking.
Cashier/Team Member at Firehouse Subs
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Bussed tables, cleaned bathrooms, took guests' orders, made sandwiches, and counted/register; maintained accurate cash handling.
Barista at Ego Café
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Connected with customers, kept a positive attitude, prepared drinks including tea and toppings, maintained cleanliness, and restocked.
Barista / Shift Lead at Happy Lemon
April 1, 2023 - Present
Current role focusing on customer service, cash handling, preparing drinks (tea, boba, toppings), ensuring cleanliness, restocking, and leading as shift lead.

Education

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Qualifications

CTE Certification- Business Management training at school
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
CTE Certification in Business Management
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Employee of the Month - Blaze Pizza
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
CTE Certification in Business Management
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods