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Bret Reynolds

1317 7th Ave Apt 2,AL

Summary

Dynamic server with extensive experience at many downtown restaurants, excelling in guest engagement and exceptional customer service. Proven ability to enhance team performance and streamline operations, ensuring high-quality dining experiences. Skilled in cash handling and maintaining cleanliness standards, while remaining cool under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Grocery Brewpub

Server

Chuck’s Fish

Server

301 Bistro

Server

Hokkaido

Line Cook

River Tuscaloosa
08.2023 - Current

I work high volume game day and amphitheater evenings. This requires focus, teamwork, and patience while dealing with overstressed coworkers. I pride myself in calming down coworkers in private so they are capable of returning to the service floor not only calm, cool, and collected; but also confident in their skills.

Store Manager

Jake’s Juke Joint
11.2023 - 09.2025
  • Assisted in daily store operations and customer service tasks.
  • Supported team in maintaining store cleanliness and organization standards.
  • Observed compliance with safety protocols and store policies consistently.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies by regularly reviewing store procedures and taking corrective measures when necessary.
  • Enhanced employee performance and satisfaction by establishing clear goals and providing regular feedback.
  • Optimized checkout process to reduce wait times, improving customer satisfaction scores.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining safe environment for both staff and customers.
  • Streamlined communication between staff and management, ensuring that all team members were informed of policy changes and promotions.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

Server

Side by Side
05.2021 - 12.2023

I loved meeting people from across the globe, not just the country, and sending them on scavenger hunts as tuscaloosa tourists. Bear Bryant museum, mechanical bull, gay bar, college kid hangout: I always took the time to fill in their free time with activities based on their personalities.

Floor Manager

Thai Basil / Sushi
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices in customer service and food handling.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes and enhance quality.
  • Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining positive dining experiences.
  • Monitored health and safety compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations and standards.
  • Managed team of Number employees to maintain smooth-running operations of shop floor.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns promptly and efficiently.
  • Developed and implemented floor plans and layouts to maximize customer satisfaction and sales.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Made personal recommendations for customers by sharing product knowledge and demonstrating product.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Performed closing procedures Number times weekly by balancing cash drawers and reconciling credit card transactions.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performances, resulting in higher productivity levels.
  • Managed daily store operations for smooth functioning and achieving sales targets.
  • Created an inclusive workplace atmosphere that fostered teamwork among employees of diverse backgrounds.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment for staff and customers.
  • Completed efficient daily opening and closing processes to prepare teams and maintain optimal financial controls.
  • Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
  • Enhanced team morale and productivity by implementing flexible scheduling system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Business

University of Alabama
AL
05.2009

Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Memory retention
  • Customer service
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe food handling
  • Menu memorization
  • Food running
  • High volume dining
  • Quality control
  • Food safety practices
  • Performance improvement
  • Table bussing
  • Point of sale operation
  • Relationship management
  • Allergy awareness
  • Tableside etiquette
  • Task prioritization
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Banquet coordination
  • Food safety
  • Shift management
  • Point-of-sale system
  • Cool under pressure

Timeline

Store Manager

Jake’s Juke Joint
11.2023 - 09.2025

Line Cook

River Tuscaloosa
08.2023 - Current

Floor Manager

Thai Basil / Sushi
10.2022 - 10.2023

Server

Side by Side
05.2021 - 12.2023

Server

Grocery Brewpub

Server

Chuck’s Fish

Server

301 Bistro

Server

Hokkaido

Bachelor of Science - General Business

University of Alabama
Bret Reynolds