Anthony Cordes-Eklund
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty. Familiar with wide a range of beers, liquors, wine and cocktails. Works great with team members to serve customers and meet demand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Server/Bartender
Barrio Edina
Edina, Minnesota
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment, while at the same time still providing guests with a excellent dining experience and a connection that has brought me numerous regular and repeating customers throughout my career.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service techniques.
- Maintain standards of opening duties and closing duties and provided help with cleaning operations and other necessary needs of the restaurant
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Server
Fujiya
Minneapolis, Minnesota
10.2013 - 03.2020
- Assisted in menu promotion and explained dishes to guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
- Processed orders accurately using point-of-sale system.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Trained new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Managed payment transactions and balanced cash drawer at shift end.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
Server/Bartender
Aulani
Honoka'a, Hawaii
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Took customer orders accurately and communicated with kitchen staff effectively.
- Managed table settings and ensured timely delivery of food and beverages.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance dining experience.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Upsold menu items to enhance guest satisfaction and increase sales opportunities.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Tour guide / Tour Manager
Above the falls sports
Minneapolis, Mn
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Guided groups through scenic tours and outdoor activities.
- Explained safety procedures and equipment usage to participants.
- Developed engaging narratives about local history and nature.
- Assisted clients with booking and scheduling tour experiences.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth tour operations.
- Maintained equipment and ensured its readiness for tours.
- Evaluated participant feedback to improve future tour offerings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN 10.2005 - 10.2007
South Highschool
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Table management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Positive and professional
- Effective customer upselling
- Service prioritization
- POS operation
- Menu knowledge
- Order accuracy
- Upselling techniques
- Cleanliness standards
- Time management
- Exceptional customer service
- High volume dining
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Barrio Edina
10.2022 - 10.2025
Server/Bartender
Aulani
05.2016 - 12.2017
Server
Fujiya
10.2013 - 03.2020
Tour guide / Tour Manager
Above the falls sports
03.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
10.2005 - 10.2007
South Highschool