Athanasios Kydonieus
Gainesville
Summary
Dynamic front-of-house professional with a strong background in food service, customer service and team collaboration. Known for delivering exceptional service, a strong work ethic and maintaining a welcoming environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Employee
One love cafe
Gainesville
09.2025 - Current
- Greeted customers warmly and provided excellent service at One Love Cafe.
- Prepared and served beverages according to established recipes and standards.
- learned how to make drinks, pour beer and operate a bar efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests.
- Managed cash register transactions while handling customer payments accurately.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during busy hours.
Server
Buckalews Restaurant
Beach Haven
10.2021 - 08.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service in a seasonal, fast-paced dining environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Assisted in training new servers on restaurant procedures and menu items.
- Upsold menu items to enhance guest experience during service interactions.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
Server
Wahoo Seafood Grill
Gainesville
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service station.
- I learned a new style of restaurant and menu quickly and efficiently.
- Created relationships with regulars and upsold menu items to improve profitability.
- Provided quick and efficient service to customers.
Server
Iron Oak Barbecue co.
Beach Haven
05.2022 - 09.2022
- I worked as the only server on shift, making sure the restaurant ran smoothly, with customers happy and food coming out on time.
- I learned my way around a smaller kitchen and the intricacies that come along with it.
- I learned how to take on 10 full tables at once and learned how to manage them so that each one received quick and efficient service.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Hun Schol of Princeton
Princeton, NJ05-2022
Associate of Science - Geology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALAssociate of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida, FLSkills
- Beverage preparation
- Customer engagement
- Cash handling
- POS operation
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Service efficiency
- Customer relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Upselling techniques
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
- Strong work ethic
- First aid training
- Positive demeanor
- Foreign language skills
- Customer service
- Waitstaff etiquette
- Team player attitude
- Problem-solving
- Punctuality and reliability
- Food safety knowledge
- Wine history
- Order taking
- Greeting guests
- Maintaining ambiance
- Special requests handling
- Promoting specials
- Training and mentoring
- Cleanliness
- Open-close procedures
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Greek
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Front of House Employee
One love cafe
09.2025 - Current
Server
Wahoo Seafood Grill
03.2024 - 06.2024
Server
Iron Oak Barbecue co.
05.2022 - 09.2022
Server
Buckalews Restaurant
10.2021 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
The Hun Schol of Princeton
Associate of Science - Geology
The University of Alabama
Associate of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
Santa Fe College