Collin Uhler
Denver,CO
Summary
Hospitality professional with extensive experience in front and back of house operations. Demonstrates expertise in service flow, kitchen coordination, and enhancing guest experiences. Recognized for providing exceptional service in high-pressure environments while ensuring team efficiency and maintaining quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal
Denver, Colorado
04.2025 - Current
- Served in a high volume, Michelin Bib Gourmand recognized Resturant, delivering attentive, efficient hospitality under constant pressure.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of traditional Mexican cuisine confidently guiding guests through menu and beverage selections.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, speed, and a consistently positive guest experience.
Service Lead
40 North Hospitality Group
Morristown, New Jersey
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported operations across multiple Resturant concepts, ranging from casual pub fare, to upscale fine dining, adapting quickly to different service styles and standards.
- Assisted with training, expo, and daily service execution, working both front and back of house during openings, closings, and high volume shifts.
- Entrusted with cash handling and end of day shift procedures, maintaining accuracy, accountability, and professionalism.
Lead Server/Event Captain
Montclair Golf Club
West Orange, New Jersey
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered fine dining service in main dining room, ensuring professional hospitality for members and guests.
- Supervised private events and banquets, coordinating staff and service flow for seamless execution.
- Oversaw event setup and breakdown, maintaining high service standards to enhance member satisfaction.
Kitchen Supervisor
"Tortazo By Rick Bayless"
New York, New York
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised back of house operations at a fast casual, celebrity chef concept focused on traditional Mexican street food, ensuring efficient service and consistent food quality.
- Managed closing kitchen duties, including breakdown, sanitation, inventory checks, and readiness for next day service
- Created prep lists and assigned staff responsibilities coordinating workflow to maintain speed, organization, and standards during high volume shifts.
Banquet/Prep Cook
Hudson House
Jersey City, New Jersey
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported banquet and event service, executing large batch prep and plated service for private functions and high-volume events.
- Assisted with daily prep operations, ensuring ingredients were prepared accurately and on schedule.
- Maintained strict food safety, cleanliness and organization standards in a fast paced kitchen environment.
Server/Busser
Montclair Golf Club
West Orange, New Jersey
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Delivered polished, high touch service in an upscale country club environment supporting service during daily dining service and high volume events.
- Progressed from busser and food runner to server, demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and strong understanding of fine dining service standards.
- Maintained dining rooms through precise table resets, timing coordination with the kitchen, and proactive member based support.
Education
Certificate - Resturant And Culinary Management
Institute of Culinary Education
New York06-2022
High School Diploma -
West Orange High School
West Orange, NJ06-2021
Skills
- Front of house service and guest relations
- High volume service experience
- Multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Attention to detail and food safety
- Team collaboration and reliability
- Pressure management
- Genuine hospitality mindset
Timeline
Server
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal
04.2025 - Current
Service Lead
40 North Hospitality Group
01.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Server/Event Captain
Montclair Golf Club
05.2023 - 01.2025
Kitchen Supervisor
"Tortazo By Rick Bayless"
08.2022 - 05.2023
Banquet/Prep Cook
Hudson House
09.2021 - 08.2022
Server/Busser
Montclair Golf Club
05.2017 - 08.2020
Certificate - Resturant And Culinary Management
Institute of Culinary Education
High School Diploma -
West Orange High School