Brian T. Branson
Bayside
Summary
Graciously serving for over fourteen years in diversified restaurant environments with strong dedication, responsibility and enthusiasm. Masterful in providing outstanding hospitality and exceptional customer service. Strong multitasking, organizational and communication skills
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Tao Downtown
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Well persevered in a very high volume restaurant serving upwards of 1000 covers or more with my team
Server
City Winery / City Vineyard
04.2018 - 06.2022
- City Winery : Upsold daily artist wine bottles, food specials and served the seated patrons for up to three hours while they enjoyed their show in a dim lit atmosphere. Fast, quiet precise.
- City Vineyard : A summer hot spot high volume restaurant where speed, attention to detail, rapid table turning and time management play a critical role as a server.
- Won Wine salesman of the year award.
- Won most best guest review contest Multiple times in a row almost every month.
Casual Fine Dining Server
Bisoux
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional fine dining service and anticipating guests'' needs.
- Maintained a polished appearance, contributing to the upscale ambiance desired by patrons.
- This fast paced restaurant required an abundance of patience as well as being quick on your feet. Guests came in fast, hungry and expected their food to arrive quickly before their flight.
- Winner of the wine bottle contest amounting to $600
Banquet Server
Gotham Personnel
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure in fast-paced banquet environments. Served upwards of 600 guests.
- Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements
Server
Donovan's of Bayside
08.2010 - 11.2011
- Militant style management, no cell phone policy, servers were required to memorize and upsell daily specials and expensive cocktails.
- Participated in the creation of desserts, fancy glassed cappuccinos, lattes, espressos, coffee and tea.
- Closing side work took an average of 40 minutes per server. Management held militant strict standards.
Education
Sailor - Rescue Swimmer Candidate
U.S. Navy
Pensacola, FLNo Degree - Business Management
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NYSkills
- Professional appearance
- Sales expertise
- Food safety practices
- Suggestive selling
- Table bussing
- Allergy awareness
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Alcohol Server Certification - Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS).
BTB award
Upon working, volunteering, donating and much more, Tao downtown created a monumental award after me recognizing all that I have accomplished.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Server
Tao Downtown
06.2022 - Current
Server
City Winery / City Vineyard
04.2018 - 06.2022
Casual Fine Dining Server
Bisoux
01.2014 - 12.2017
Banquet Server
Gotham Personnel
02.2013 - 07.2013
Server
Donovan's of Bayside
08.2010 - 11.2011
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Alcohol Server Certification - Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS).
Sailor - Rescue Swimmer Candidate
U.S. Navy
No Degree - Business Management
LaGuardia Community College
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