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Abigail Zaslav

Piermont ,NY

Summary

A hard working and diligent professional looking to continue my experience in fine dining and hospitality.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

FARMS Apprenticeship

Blue Hill At Stone Barns
11.2023 - Current

- Intensive Front of House apprenticeship program at 2 Michelin Star farm-to-table restaurant and associated agricultural center.

- Perfected skills in each category starting from polishing glassware to becoming a food runner, to back waiting and then to front waiting.

- Ensured efficient service by running food from the chefs to the guests in the dining room in sync with my fellow co-workers and making the food call at the table.

- Swiftly and confidently back waited the dining room floor, ensuring water glasses were always full, tables were crumbed and linens were flipped effortlessly while the guests were on their "movement" throughout the restaurant.

- Maintained detailed knowledge of the 30 course menu that had changes daily.

- Had weekly wine sessions with top sommeliers studying the intricacies of wine analysis and culture.

- Conducted research projects working towards developing a regional and ecological future for food.

- Partook in weekly educational programs on campus learning about our greenhouse, animals and crop rotations.

- Prepared the campus space for event buyouts including 300 person weddings and private business dinners.

Server

Sundays On The Bay
06.2023 - 09.2023

- Delivered high level customer and table service to guests ensuring a memorable and enjoyable time.

- Enhancing guest satisfaction by personalizing their experience

- Engaged with guests regarding wine and spirits menu knowledge.

Cafe Employee

The Works Cafe
09.2022 - 05.2023

- Communicated with customers and processed payments in full-service establishment.

- Answered calls and emails, providing frontline customer assistance with products and catering events.

- Trained new employees and supervised during their training period.

- Prepared coffees, sandwiches, protein bowls and salads using quality ingredients and tailored to customer requests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
05.2023

Skills

    - Interpersonal communication skills

    - Time management

    - Ability to produce excellent work under pressure

    - Works well in both a team and independent setting

Additional Information

References upon request:

Jenny Lankin, General Manager at Blue Hill at Stone Barns

jenny@bluehillfarm.com


Anya Abrams, Director of Communications at Blue Hill at Stone Barns

anya@bluehillfarm.com

Timeline

FARMS Apprenticeship

Blue Hill At Stone Barns
11.2023 - Current

Server

Sundays On The Bay
06.2023 - 09.2023

Cafe Employee

The Works Cafe
09.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Abigail Zaslav