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Connie Couey

Bellefonte,PA

Summary

I have been in the food service industry for 20 years, since I was 16 years old. I am well-rounded in all front of house positions and can assist where needed.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Federal Taphouse
06.2024 - 01.2026

Build and develop team, scheduling, assist where needed, hiring, onboarding, etc.

Manager

Outback Steakhouse
10.2023 - 05.2024

Training Manager, Catering Manager, assist where needed, table visits, accommodate customer needs, develop team members.

Manager

Outback Steakhouse
05.2023 - 10.2023

scheduling, inventory, liquor orders, catering manager, table visits, assist where needed, develop team members. I was also Manager of the Quarter.

Server Bartender Key Hourly Takeaway Host Manager

Outback Steakhouse
08.2016 - 05.2023

Accommodate customer needs, seat tables, greet tables, take orders, run food, make drinks, answer phones, scheduling, manage the floor, table visits, assist where needed. I was also a Certified Trainer.

Server

Applebee's
08.2010 - 01.2013
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Host

Applebee's
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.

Counter Girl

Montesini
06.2006 - 06.2008
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided helpful suggestions.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and corrected any errors.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.

Education

No Degree - Engineering

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

High School Diploma -

Maple Shade High School
Maple Shade Township, NJ
06-2008

Skills

  • Restaurant operations management
  • Menu development
  • Recruitment
  • Team management
  • Adaptable
  • Point of sale (POS) system operation
  • Staff management
  • Take-out service
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Food service background
  • Supervisory skills
  • Shift management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Customer engagement
  • Complaint resolution
  • Pre-shift walk-through
  • Full service restaurant background
  • Stable work history
  • Customer-oriented
  • Customer loyalty

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Federal Taphouse
06.2024 - 01.2026

Manager

Outback Steakhouse
10.2023 - 05.2024

Manager

Outback Steakhouse
05.2023 - 10.2023

Server Bartender Key Hourly Takeaway Host Manager

Outback Steakhouse
08.2016 - 05.2023

Server

Applebee's
08.2010 - 01.2013

Host

Applebee's
08.2008 - 06.2010

Counter Girl

Montesini
06.2006 - 06.2008

No Degree - Engineering

Pennsylvania State University

High School Diploma -

Maple Shade High School