Anthony Pray
Sandy Springs
Summary
Hospitality Professional with extensive experience leading restaurant operations and developing high-performing teams. Delivered exceptional guest experiences in both luxury dining and high-volume restaurants while managing labor, inventory, and guest relations. Built strong teams and created memorable experiences that drove repeat clientele and premium sales.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Dining Server
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
10.2025 - Current
- Deliver personalized fine dining experiences in one of the nation's premier upscale seafood restaurants.
- Guide guests through premium wine, seafood, steak, and cocktail selections to maximize guest satisfaction and check averages.
- Coordinate seamlessly with culinary, bar, and support teams during high-volume dinner service.
- Maintain impeccable standards of luxury hospitality while serving high-profile and discerning clientele.
Server
North Italia
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Coordinated banquet and private dining events while maintaining seamless communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Delivered elevated hospitality for large parties and special events while providing premium guest satisfaction.
- Upsold menu items to enhance guest experience while contributing to overall sales performance.
Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Recruited, interviewed, trained, and developed front-of-house and back-of-house employees.
- Managed labor costs, food costs, liquor inventory, and daily financial reporting.
- Focused in on P&L's to reach bonuses
- Improved guest satisfaction by resolving escalated concerns and coaching staff on hospitality standards.
- Led shift operations while maintaining productivity, service quality, and profitability.
- Oversaw hiring initiatives and employee development programs.
Team Lead
Amazon
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Led dock operations, ensuring timely loading and unloading of shipments while adhering to safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced dock throughput and reduced turnaround times for deliveries.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for dock management and equipment operation.
Server
Grand Lux Cafe
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service by efficiently managing orders and addressing guest inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items, service protocols, and restaurant procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln
Philadelphia06-2011
Skills
- Fine Dining Service
- Luxury Hospitality
- Wine Knowledge
- Guest Relations
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Restaurant Operations
- Inventory Management
- Labor Management
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30+ staff members.
Timeline
Fine Dining Server
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
10.2025 - Current
Server
North Italia
06.2025 - 07.2026
Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
06.2023 - 06.2025
Team Lead
Amazon
03.2021 - 06.2023
Server
Grand Lux Cafe
11.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln