Allen Taylor
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with guests to increase loyalty and repeat business.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Food Server C-List
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
07.2014 - Current
- Responsibilities encompass: food serving at both small and large venues of up to 17,000 guests.
- Entailing live entertainment with high-profile celebrities; set-up fine dining banquet tables, set-up.
- Buffets and set-up plated dinners while providing world-class guest services.
- Responded to guest inquiries and requests promptly and courteously.
- Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
Food Server
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Restaurant
07.2007 - 05.2024
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to guests.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment.
Banquet Food Server C-List
Mirage Hotel & Casino
07.2017 - 03.2024
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling guests to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Experienced in fine dining has given me the opportunity to develop strong interpersonal communication skills, as well as being knowledgeable of how to create a memorable dining experience.
- Assisted guests in selecting menu items, answering questions, and providing general information.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for a variety of event types, following strict service standards.
- Managed dietary restrictions and allergies, ensuring accurate food preparation and safe consumption by guests.
Education
Associate of Science - Aeronautical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL12.2022
Skills
- Wine Knowledge
- Suggestive Selling
- High-Volume Dining
- Dining Room Organization
- Positive Attitude
- Menu Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Willingness to Learn
- POS System in Aloha & Info Genesis
- Food Allergies
- Teamwork
Certification
Food Handler Safety Training Card
Non-Gaming Sheriff Card
Techniques of Alcohol Management Card
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Banquet Food Server C-List
Mirage Hotel & Casino
07.2017 - 03.2024
Banquet Food Server C-List
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
07.2014 - Current
Food Server
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Restaurant
07.2007 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Aeronautical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Food Handler Safety Training Card
Non-Gaming Sheriff Card
Techniques of Alcohol Management Card
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