Earl Quirino
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic & professional food service professional with expertise in many areas including fine dining service, craft bartending & training. Skilled in curating incredible dining experiences for all types of guests, always looking to increase revenue and guest loyalty.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
IHG Hotels & Resorts | The Americano
01.2023 - Current
- Fine dining server in celebrity chef, Scott Conant's steakhouse - the newest Food & Beverage outlet in The Intercontinental Buckhead
- Featured on Forbes, Eater Atlanta, AJC & on top lists for Atlanta eateries
- Curated personalized experiences for guests utilizing a traditional steakhouse menu with the addition of housemade pastas, raw bar and seasonal selections.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, coursing & pairing
- Full bar with over 200 bottles of Italian and American wine selections, premium & allocated spirits & amaro program.
- Created cocktail recipes for the Atlanta menu. My cocktail, Pretty in Pink is the first cocktail made in Atlanta for the restaurant & is featured in Imbibe magazine
- Worked both service bar & main bar on high volume nights, creating classic & craft cocktails
- Consistently receiving 5-star reviews on OpenTable & Yelp platforms
Server
Taco Mac Restaurant
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables in high volume environment simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Established guest loyalty & engagement by enrolling them in "Brewniversity" & educating them on various beer styles & seasonal features.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Utilized expert knowledge of dietary restrictions to assist patrons in making informed menu selections tailored to individual preferences or limitations.
Server Trainer
Darden Restaurants | Olive Garden
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Server at family oriented Italian restaurant at national chain.
- Maintained flow of service during times of high volume (peaking at 200 covers)
- Educated guests on menus, daily culinary & bar features.
- Mentored new hires through the training process, ensuring they became great team members quickly and efficiently.
- Followed training syllabus to increase productivity and engagement.
Skills
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Food Sales and Promotion
- Point of Sale Operation
- High-Volume Dining
- Upselling Techniques
- Classic & Craft Cocktail Execution & Creation
Timeline
Server
IHG Hotels & Resorts | The Americano
01.2023 - Current
Server
Taco Mac Restaurant
08.2022 - 08.2023
Server Trainer
Darden Restaurants | Olive Garden
09.2021 - 08.2022
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