Christopher Sota
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning the sales representation field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Seasoned leader with multiple years of bartering experience in the restaurant industry, looking to further my expertise with a more challenging occupation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Leader
University Of Beer
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and task delegation methods.
- Provided ongoing training for new hires, fostering positive team atmosphere that encouraged growth and development.
- Conducted regular evaluations of employee performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with other management to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting cohesive workplace culture.
Server/Bartender
Old Spaghetti Factory International Incorporated
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Upheld responsibility of each servers' checkout and supervised total sales at the end of shift
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
- Memorized and acquired a sense of any and all products the restaurant offered to provide an expert and professional opinion on the differentiating palettes of patrons
Server
Blue Bridge Hospitality
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared beverages and filled food orders for 75+ customers each day
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
Server and Busser
Brick's Eats And Drinks
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Stayed up to date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information, answer questions and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Lifeguard Assistant Manager
Placerville Aquatic Center
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Attentively watch over swimmers being quick to identify those in distress.
- Performed high level training to properly ready incoming lifeguards.
- Planned community/employee events throughout the summer season.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA05.2026
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
Placerville, CA05.2017
Skills
- Feedback Analysis
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Upselling strategies
- Sales Training
- Recruitment and hiring
Accomplishments
- Attained the rank of Eagle Scout December 2017
- Won an Elly award for Best Supporting Male Actor
Certification
- SafeServ certification: Food Handling
- Red Cross CPR Certified
- Cicerone certified beertender
Timeline
Shift Leader
University Of Beer
06.2022 - 01.2024
Server/Bartender
Old Spaghetti Factory International Incorporated
07.2021 - 04.2022
Server
Blue Bridge Hospitality
09.2020 - 06.2021
Server and Busser
Brick's Eats And Drinks
08.2018 - 05.2020
Lifeguard Assistant Manager
Placerville Aquatic Center
07.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Sacramento State University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Folsom Lake College
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
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