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Chris Commander

Richmond,VA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills, honed at The Jefferson Hotel. Proven track record in managing operations and enhancing guest experiences. Highly trainable and a team player, adept at maintaining high standards and achieving efficiency in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier/Counter Server

Baltik's Bagels
03.2025 - 09.2025
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Accurate delivery of good purchased.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Prep/sidework and stocking to ensure positive guest experience.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Produce Manager

Publix Supermarkets
2021 - 2024
  • Trained and supervised produce staff for optimal performance and adherence to company policies.
  • Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
  • Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and consistent delivery of high-quality products.

Produce Associate

Publix Supermarkets
2018 - 2021
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
  • Assisted in reducing waste by implementing proper rotation techniques for perishable items.
  • Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.

F&B Purchasing Agent

The Jefferson Hotel
1998 - 2016

Responsible for all Food and Beverage purchases, storage and delivery to Food and Beverage outlets.

Maintained cleanliness of storeroom and adherence to all rules pertaining to food safety and storage.

Responsible for yearly purchases of 1.5 million USD.



Bartender

O'Toole's Restaurantr
04.1994 - 11.2014

High volume Beverage and Food service.

Accurate monetary transactions. Closed register and insured correct money deposit.

Provided excellent customer service and delivery of goods purchased.

Maintained order and followed ABC laws and Food safety standards.

Convention Services Manager

The Jefferson Hotel
1995 - 1998

Managed staff to insure set up of meeting rooms , social events and weddings.

Used Banquet event orders and checklists to accurately set up spaces for functions.

Maintained cleanliness and upkeep of event spaces.

TJ's Restaurant Manager

The Jefferson Hotel
1992 - 1995
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.

Room Service Manager

The Jefferson Hotel
03.1990 - 1992

Managed staff. insured accurate, timely and complete room service delivery of goods. Maintained standards of a 5 star hotel. Provided an excellent guest experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Nutrition And Hospitality Management

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
01-1990

Skills

    Excellent customer service skills

    On time and adhere to schedule demands

    Highly trainable

    Strong work ethic

    Team player

    Able to meet physical demands of employment

Timeline

Cashier/Counter Server

Baltik's Bagels
03.2025 - 09.2025

Bartender

O'Toole's Restaurantr
04.1994 - 11.2014

Room Service Manager

The Jefferson Hotel
03.1990 - 1992

Produce Manager

Publix Supermarkets
2021 - 2024

Produce Associate

Publix Supermarkets
2018 - 2021

F&B Purchasing Agent

The Jefferson Hotel
1998 - 2016

Convention Services Manager

The Jefferson Hotel
1995 - 1998

TJ's Restaurant Manager

The Jefferson Hotel
1992 - 1995

Bachelor of Arts - Nutrition And Hospitality Management

East Carolina University
Chris Commander