Andrew Sears
Atlantic City
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Retail/Host/Busser/Cook
Planet Hollywood
Orlando
07.2000 - 09.2026
- Welcomed guests and provided exceptional customer service at the dining establishment.
- Managed seating arrangements to optimize guest flow during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to customers.
Expeditor/Cook/Prep Cook
Spaghetti Warehouse
Syracuse
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Coordinated food orders between kitchen and servers for timely service.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of supplies and ingredients.
- Streamlined communication among staff to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Monitored food quality and presentation before dispatching to customers.
- Coordinated service for food runners and other kitchen staff.
Prep Cook/Cook/Expo/Server/Bartender/Crew Trainer
Ruby Tuesday
Atlantic City
05.2004 - 09.2019
- Prepared ingredients for salads, entrees, and desserts in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and food prep areas.
- Assisted chefs with cooking techniques and food presentation for customer satisfaction.
- Stocked pantry items and supplies to support daily kitchen operations effectively.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
Busser/Barback/Cook/Food Expeditor
Hard Rock Cafe
Atlantic City
04.2004 - 10.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized tables, chairs, and dining areas efficiently.
- Assisted servers by delivering food and beverages promptly.
- Restocked supplies and maintained cleanliness in service areas.
- Stocked ice buckets, water pitchers, wine glasses or other bar items as needed.
- Expedited food to tables to assist servers during busy periods.
Education
Henninger High School
Syracuse , NySkills
- Customer service
- Seating management
- Order coordination
- Inventory management
- Food quality control
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Efficient communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Employee training
- Goal oriented
- Safety awareness
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational skills
- Inventory and stocking
- Team cooperation
Timeline
Expeditor/Cook/Prep Cook
Spaghetti Warehouse
03.2021 - 08.2025
Prep Cook/Cook/Expo/Server/Bartender/Crew Trainer
Ruby Tuesday
05.2004 - 09.2019
Busser/Barback/Cook/Food Expeditor
Hard Rock Cafe
04.2004 - 10.2016
Retail/Host/Busser/Cook
Planet Hollywood
07.2000 - 09.2026
Henninger High School