Benjamin Lieberman
SmokeStacks Cafe
RALEIGH,NC
2
Languages
7
years of professional experience
Experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in serving, bartending, and training. Known for dependable service, guest engagement, and smooth team coordination that supports excellent dining experiences. Strong background in developing others in a hospitality and individual setting.
Work History
Server/Bartender
3 Years 6 Months- Delivered attentive table service while maintaining accurate order details and timely food delivery.
- Managed POS transactions, processed payments, and balanced cash drawer with accuracy.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Mixed cocktails, poured beverages, and followed drink recipes to ensure consistent quality.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff and bartenders to support smooth, efficient service flow.
Catering Server
3 Years 6 Months- Delivered plated meals and refreshments with accurate timing, supporting smooth guest service flow.
- Supervised tray handling and table clearing to maintain efficient dining-room turnover.
- Contributed to team success by cross-training in various roles such as bartender, server assistant, or line cook when necessary.
- Supported the creation of memorable experiences for guests by delivering exceptional tableside service at weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Server Trainer
3 Years 6 Months- Trained new servers on menu knowledge, steps of service, and hospitality standards
- Coached team members on POS navigation, order entry, and transaction accuracy
- Modeled guest-focused service to maintain consistent dining room performance
- Mentored new hires through the training process, ensuring they became productive team members quickly and efficiently.
Madrich
3 Years 7 Months- Assisted students with reading, writing, and math assignments.
- Supervised small-group work to promote engagement and task completion.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Monitored classroom behavior and reinforced instructions during activities.
Line Cook
6 Months- Operated grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Prepared menu items by following Culver's recipes and quality standards
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Server
1 Year 1 Month- Greeted guests promptly and delivered attentive table service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Took accurate food and beverage orders, entering requests clearly for timely kitchen preparation.
- Delivered meals efficiently, checked satisfaction, and resolved basic guest concerns professionally.
- Processed cash and card payments accurately while maintaining organized guest checks.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
- Extracurricular Activities: Goalkeeper for the Men's Soccer Team
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Skills
Customer service
Hospitality skills
Event coordination
Teamwork
Staff training
Customer analysis
Technical training
Memory recall
Hospitality service
Professional presentation
Player evaluation
Fitness coaching
Player assessment
Conditioning guidance
NJCAA Region 10 Champion
Dedicated to a season-long adventure of hard-work, discipline, and perseverance, training in and out of the weight room, field, and film room with coaches and teammates to compete at some of the highest level of soccer in the whole country which led to a region title and being ranked in the top 10 for the majority if not the whole country
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Elementary
Timeline
Server/Bartender
SmokeStacks Cafe
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Catering Server
SmokeStacks Cafe
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Server Trainer
Chilis
10.2021 - 04.2025Read More
Line Cook
Culvers
04.2021 - 10.2021Read More
Server
Highway 55
02.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Madrich
Temple Beth Or
09.2019 - 04.2023Read More
Louisburg College
No Degree from Business Administration
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Wake Technical Community College
Associate of Arts from Business Administration
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