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Bennett Copeland

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced professional with solid background in foodservice. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and wait staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Catering and Delivery / Server

Thyme Café and Market
Santa Monica, CA
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed all catering deliveries in a timely manner
  • Assisted Kitchen Staff in Preparation of Orders.
  • Worked in house as server/host
  • Helped customers arrange orders upon delivery.

Furniture Production Coordinator

Hollywood At Home
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw and managed the production schedule of a high-volume furniture manufacturing company, ensuring on-time delivery of all orders, and maintaining a 98% satisfaction rate.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including designers, showroom sales associates, and suppliers, to develop and implement production plans, resulting in increased productivity and faster supply chain.
  • Implemented quality control procedures, conducting regular inspections and revisions to maintain product quality standards and minimize defects, resulting in fewer returns.

Bellman

Pendry Hotel
West Hollywood, CA
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Serve as a key member of the guest-facing team at upscale hotel, private club and luxury condominium
  • Assist guests during arrival and departure
  • Attend to guest needs during their stay
  • Support management team with any daily tasks such as maintaining vehicle fleet, setting up for events and VIP functions

Waiter/Food Runner

Urth Café
Santa Monica, CA
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Served as key member of the customer service team at popular organic café
  • Receive and unload food and supply deliveries
  • Assist kitchen staff in food preparation
  • Serve guests healthy, organic meals, ensuring overall guest satisfaction
  • Continuously tidy restaurant environment and organize bus stations and customer self-serve areas

Host and Food Runner/Busboy

Bedford & Burns, An American Bistro
Beverly Hills, CA
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Welcome guests and seat them at their table
  • Take reservations and manage the Open Table reservation platform
  • Run food from the kitchen to tables
  • Clear and reset tables

Barista/Counter

Marmalade Café
Santa Monica, CA
01.2015
  • Operated and Maintained Espresso Machine
  • Served Customers
  • Operated POS System
  • Consistently kept work area and café tidy

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
05-2027

Associate of Arts - Photography

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Product Design

Academy Of Art
San Francisco, CA
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Hamilton High School
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021

Skills

  • Project management
  • Customer service
  • Collaboration skills
  • Positive guest interactions
  • Order management
  • Film and digital photography
  • Creative Direction

Affiliations

Strong Passion for photography and imaging for any and all creative endeavors. Skilled event photographer, as well as fashion, editorial and just about anything that I can show my creativity.

Timeline

Food Catering and Delivery / Server

Thyme Café and Market
01.2024 - 02.2025

Furniture Production Coordinator

Hollywood At Home
11.2022 - 06.2023

Bellman

Pendry Hotel
07.2022 - 11.2022

Waiter/Food Runner

Urth Café
06.2021 - 08.2022

Host and Food Runner/Busboy

Bedford & Burns, An American Bistro
09.2016 - 01.2019

Barista/Counter

Marmalade Café
01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Pratt Institute

Associate of Arts - Photography

Santa Monica College

Bachelor of Arts - Product Design

Academy Of Art

High School Diploma -

Hamilton High School

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