Professional Resume & Verified Evidence

Magdaleno Pineda A.

Fine Dining Server & Bartender

Boston, MA • Forbes Service Standard Trained • High-Volume Mixologist • Interim F&B Operations Leader

πŸ“ž (857) 995-3500
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Gordon Ramsay Audit Score β†—
2.5 Mo.
Interim F&B Operations Leader β†—
10+ Yrs
Luxury Hospitality Experience β†—
Forbes
Mandarin Oriental Standard β†—

Professional Profile

Overview

Accomplished and detail-driven hospitality leader with extensive experience driving guest retention and operational excellence across premier fine dining venues, luxury hotel beverage programs, and high-volume craft bars. Rigorously trained under Mandarin Oriental Forbes Service Standards and certified in mixology (Drinkmaster 2015). Recognized for stepped-up operational leadership during executive transitions and independently validated by flawless mystery shopper audit evaluations across guest engagement, service timing, and beverage execution.

Professional Experience

Track Record
Fine Dining Server & Bartender
Ramsay's Kitchen // Boston, MA
Nov 2023 – Oct 2026
  • Delivered high-touch guest care in a flagship luxury venue under strict Gordon Ramsay brand operational guidelines.
  • Mastered Mandarin Oriental Forbes service standards, consistently executing elevated multi-course wine service, menu storytelling, and anticipatory hospitality.
  • Achieved top performance evaluations in official Mandarin Oriental mystery audit evaluations across service timing, guest check-backs, and billing precision.
  • Curated guest dining experiences around signature culinary offerings including Beef Wellington, Hamachi Crudo, and craft beverage pairings.
Lead Bartender & Interim F&B Department Leader
Yotel / Hotel At Seaport // Boston, MA
Mar 2019 – Nov 2023
  • Executed high-volume mixology programs while enforcing strict beverage cost control, inventory accuracy, and sanitation protocols.
  • Stepped up into interim leadership of the Food & Beverage department for 2.5 months during executive leadership transitionsβ€”managing shift scheduling, vendor logistics, and liquor ordering.
  • Fostered strong guest loyalty and elevated repeat business through personalized engagement and beverage presentation.
πŸ† Official Leadership Award // 'The Shaggy Award'
"In the absence of F&B Leadership over two and a half months, Leno stepped up as the unofficial leader... assisting with liquor orders, covering shifts, and keeping everything running seamlessly."
Nominated by Trish Berry (Director of Operations) & Executive Staff
Fine Dining Server
The Charles Hotel // Cambridge, MA
Nov 2018 – Mar 2019
  • Guided luxury hotel clientele through multi-course dining with tailored wine and beverage recommendations.
  • Collaborated with executive culinary teams to maintain order precision and timing during peak covers.
Food & Beverage Server
Pizza Pasta, Prudential Center // Boston, MA
Nov 2016 – Nov 2018
  • Served high volumes of domestic and international guests in a high-density urban destination with emphasis on speed and order accuracy.

Audit Evaluations & Evidence Vault

100% Score Verified

Official mystery shopper audit results from Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen (Mandarin Oriental Forbes Standard) conducted August 15, 2024 (Check #11066, Table 64, Server #2282 - Magdaleno). Click any card to inspect high-definition document evidence.

Audit Section 01
Arrival & Seating Pacing
βœ“ 100% Score

Immediate reception greeting, seating timing, and flawless table setup.

Audit Section 02
Beverage & Wine Standards
βœ“ 100% Score

Water service timing, drink delivery under 2 minutes, and tray presentation.

Audit Section 03
Order Accuracy & Pacing
βœ“ 100% Score

Confident menu descriptions, sincere check-backs, and seamless dining flow.

Audit Section 04
Grooming & Engagement
βœ“ 100% Score

Uniform grooming, clear communication, table crumbing, and farewell.

Audit Section 05
Payment & Settlement
βœ“ 100% Score

Prompt check presentation, transaction accuracy, and speed.

Audit Verification
Official POS Check Receipt
βœ“ Check #11066

Receipt showing check total ($237.95) and 20% gratuity ($40.00).

Hospitality Tech & Custom Apps

Self-Driven Engineering

Custom web software engineered through personal study to master Italian wine classifications, viticulture, and beverage pairing standards.

Interactive Wine Study Flashcards

Custom interactive learning application created for personal viticulture mastery and peer training.

Launch Application β†—
Sommelier Study Guide Platform

Comprehensive digital study suite covering wine regions, DOCG standards, and tasting profiles.

Launch Application β†—

Core Competencies

Skills
Forbes Service Standards
Fine Dining Execution
Audit Compliance
Craft Mixology
Wine Pairing & Viticulture
Liquor Ordering & Costing
POS Systems
Inventory Management
HTML/CSS/JS Software
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education & Credentials

Licenses
Web Development Certificate
Bunker Hill Community College (2004)
Mixology & Bartending Certification
Drinkmaster Boston (2015)
Industry Licenses
TIPS Certified (MA) & ServSafe Certified

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