Alfredo Davila
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Flexible, results-oriented Manager offering focused leadership and restaurant operations knowledge to drive profitability. 20 Years of experience catering to guests at upscale and fine dining restaurants.
Earned valuable repeat and referral business based on guest service in fine dining atmospheres.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Server
Bafia Inc.
Baltimore, MD
09.2013 - Current
- Utilized wine knowledge to properly suggest wine and food pairings
- Displayed enthusiasm and thorough knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products
- Engaged in sales techniques to promote banquet events
Manager
Hospitality Staffing Solutions LLC
Baltimore, MD
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Staffing, Recruitment, Interviewing, and New-Hire Orientations
- Oversaw the performance of 100 employees through daily meetings and feed back from supervisors
- Payroll Administration including discretionary pay raise
- Employee Mediation
- Reduced risk by ensuring safety compliance adherence
- Human Resources and Headquarters Reporting
Server
Woodberry Kitchen
Baltimore, MD
12.2007 - 05.2011
- Executed quality assurance practices to ensure positive customer dining experiences
- Offered enthusiastic and personable service to all customers
Restaurant Server
The Oregon Grill
Hunt Valley, MD
02.2005 - 04.2008
- Catered monthly wine tastings for the Wine Advocate
- Worked closely with the chef to provide tasty options for guests with food allergies or intolerances
Bartender
Harbor Court Hotel
Baltimore, MD
03.2000 - 06.2004
- Waited on customers at bar and lounge bar area courteously and efficiently.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Handled cash and prepared reports on a daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with the company.
Middle School Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
09.1999 - 07.2000
- Instructed classes of up to 30 students per class combining 180 students daily
- Prepared instruction materials such as daily lesson plans
- Managed all aspects of classroom, including evaluation of student progress
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of all students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice Of The City University Of New York
New York, NY1997
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY1995
Skills
- Multy-unit Hotel staffing operation management
- Hospitality with Fine-dining expertise
- New staff training and development
- Team teaching and interfacing with administration
- Inventory control with strong work ethic
- Bilingual 100% Proficient in English and Spanish
Timeline
Restaurant Server
Bafia Inc.
09.2013 - Current
Manager
Hospitality Staffing Solutions LLC
10.2011 - 12.2013
Server
Woodberry Kitchen
12.2007 - 05.2011
Restaurant Server
The Oregon Grill
02.2005 - 04.2008
Bartender
Harbor Court Hotel
03.2000 - 06.2004
Middle School Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
09.1999 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice Of The City University Of New York
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Westchester Community College