Brian Davis
Dallas
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in fine dining, guest relations, and high-volume service environments. Adept at creating exceptional dining experiences, managing front-of-house operations, and training staff to uphold luxury service standards. ServSafe Certified with extensive wine knowledge and expertise in menu pairings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar
Dallas
03.2024 - Current
- Provided tailored service to elite business professionals and professional athletes in high-pressure environments.
- Assisted in training new servers on procedures and menu items, improving team efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely food delivery, enhancing dining experience.
Management
The Melting Pot
Charlotte
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Led a front-of-house team to deliver elevated dining experiences, ensuring exceptional guest service and staff efficiency.
- Developed training programs for new hires to enhance service consistency and elevate guest satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and vendor relations, overseeing daily financial operations to ensure cost-effective practices.
Server/Bartender
The Melting Pot
Tampa
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Recommended menu selections tailored to guest preferences, curating personalized dining experiences that increased satisfaction and check averages.
- Applied extensive wine knowledge, including proper bottle presentation, decanting techniques, and food pairings to enhance guest experience.
- Facilitated training sessions for new servers, ensuring consistency in service quality and adherence to fine dining standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL11-2021
Skills
- Refined Customer Service
- Fine Dining Etiquette
- Wine & Beverage Knowledge
- FOH & BOH Coordination
- Staff Training & Leadership
- Upselling & Guest Engagement
- POS Systems Toast/Aloha
Skills Highlight
- Refined Customer Service
- Fine Dining Etiquette
- Wine & Beverage Knowledge
- FOH & BOH Coordination
- Staff Training & Leadership
- Upselling & Guest Engagement
- POS Systems Toast/Aloha
Timeline
Server
Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar
03.2024 - Current
Management
The Melting Pot
03.2022 - 03.2024
Server/Bartender
The Melting Pot
07.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of South Florida