Alexander Seifert
Floor Manager / Sommelier
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated Hospitality professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floor Manager / Sommelier
Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group
1 2022 - Current
- Managed a team of over 20 at a 150 seat fine dining restaurant
- Won the "Wine spectator Best of award of Excellence" for our two million dollar per year wine program
- Train and educate staff as well as managers from other locations on wine, wine service, and beverages
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Server / Bartender / Barista
Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Made cocktails and coffee drinks at multiple upscale, fine dining restaurants for distinguished Hampton's and New York City patrons
- Successfully opened two new locations in the Financial District and Midtown of Manhattan
- Developed a rapport with clientele learning their names and drink preferences thus establishing them as repeat customers.
Bar / FOH Manager
The Plaza Café
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed front of house responsibilities at an intimate, Zagat rated, fine dining Hampton's restaurant
- Set up new OpenTable software/hardware and trained staff in its use
- Designed and implemented a new cocktail/bar menu
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 08.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
Team Development
Computer Skills
Excellent Communication
Training and Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Staff Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Achieved "Wine Spectator Best of Award for Excellence" through effectively helping with the wine program.
Certification
Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers
Timeline
Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers
08-2021
Server / Bartender / Barista
Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group
05.2018 - 12.2021
Bar / FOH Manager
The Plaza Café
05.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida State University
08.2006 - 05.2009
Floor Manager / Sommelier
Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group
1 2022 - Current