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Amaan Shakeel Shaikh

Austin,United States of America

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at Emmer&Rye, excelling in team leadership and employee training. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through exceptional customer service and meticulous attention to detail. Adept at menu knowledge and problem-solving, consistently delivering memorable dining experiences in high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Backwait/Captain Waiter

Emmer&Rye
Austin, Texas
09.2025 - Current
  • Trained new employees on service standards and restaurant procedures.
  • Led team of waitstaff to ensure exceptional guest service and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to guests.
  • Greeted guests and provided them with menus.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.

Server/Expo/FoodRunner

Electric Gravy ATX
Austin, United States of America
03.2025 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to ensure a welcoming dining experience.
  • Managed food and beverage orders efficiently for timely service.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain smooth operation flow.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss service improvements and updates.

Expo/Food Runner

Bull And Bowl
Austin, United States of America
10.2024 - Current
  • Delivered food and beverages to tables efficiently and accurately.
  • Assisted servers in coordinating meal timing for optimal guest experience.
  • Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.

Server

Downright
Austin, Texas
11.2025 - 12.2025

• Delivered efficient, guest-focused breakfast service in a high-volume hotel environment
• Maintained Marriott service standards during peak morning service periods
• Independently managed breakfast service during solo shifts
• Achieved a single-shift check average of $2,000 while working alone, demonstrating strong sales ability, efficiency, and guest engagement

Server

Commodore Perry Estate
Austin, Texas
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Delivered refined, personalized service in a luxury dining setting at a 3-Michelin-Star–recognized property
    • Presented menus, took detailed orders, and delivered food and beverages with precision
    • Anticipated guest needs to create memorable, elevated dining experiences
    • Maintained strict adherence to luxury and fine-dining service standards

Management Trainee (Food and Beverage)

JW Marriott Austin
Austin, United States of America
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Worked in all food and beverage outlets across the property.
  • Worked as a Server in In Room Dining.
  • Worked as a Expo and Food Runner in Corner ATX Restaurant.
  • Worked as a Host, Food Runner, Server Assistant and Barback in Dean's Italian Steak House (Fine Dining).

Food And Beverage Associate

JW Marriott Sahar
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Cross Trained in all outlets across the property.
  • Majorly worked for Banquets and Events.
  • Successfully managed events for KPMG, Siemens, HP, Nivea, Sony as the event supervisor.
  • Worked as the Food Runner and Expo for Romanos Italian Restaurant.

Education

B.Sc - Bachelor Of Science in hospitality and management

Rizvi College of Hotel Management
India
01.2021

HSC - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination

Thomas Baptista Junior College
India
01.2018

SSC - Secondary School Certificate Examination

ST Augustine High School
India
01.2016

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Employee training
  • Menu knowledge
  • Customer service
  • Order accuracy
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability

Languages

  • Hindi
  • Spanish
  • French
  • English, Fluent
  • Hindi, Fluent
  • Spanish, Learning
  • French, Learning

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Gujarati
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Arabic
Limited

Certification

Food Handler

Affiliations

Kickboxing @ AKA Austin

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

Downright
11.2025 - 12.2025

Backwait/Captain Waiter

Emmer&Rye
09.2025 - Current

Server

Commodore Perry Estate
08.2025 - 10.2025

Server/Expo/FoodRunner

Electric Gravy ATX
03.2025 - Current

Expo/Food Runner

Bull And Bowl
10.2024 - Current

Management Trainee (Food and Beverage)

JW Marriott Austin
08.2023 - 08.2024

Food And Beverage Associate

JW Marriott Sahar
05.2022 - 04.2023

B.Sc - Bachelor Of Science in hospitality and management

Rizvi College of Hotel Management

HSC - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination

Thomas Baptista Junior College

SSC - Secondary School Certificate Examination

ST Augustine High School
Amaan Shakeel Shaikh