David Hyde
Hollis
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Comfortable in handling tables of all sizes with efficiency.
My experience in the service industry has taught me a few things: I'm always striving to be better than the day before, and I understand that learning new skills and expanding spirit and craft knowledge is a constant.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server, Expo, Food Runner, Server Assistant
Peche Seafood Grill
New Orleans
05.2014 - 11.2025
- Provided exceptional service to a high volume of daily guests in a James Beard Award-winning restaurant.
- Thrived in a fast-paced, casual fine dining environment focused on prioritizing service.
- I worked multiple positions, assigned to where I was needed most.
- As Expo, I effectively communicated with both FOH and BOH staff to ensure the food looked exceptional and arrived in a timely manner to guests.
Server, Banquets, Bartender, Shift Leader, Cashout
Zea Rotisserie & Grill
New Orleans
07.2005 - 08.2014
- Launched new location.
- Set up banquet rooms according to event specifications & guest preferences.
- Managed cash for all FOH staff, verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money at shifts end & recorded totals in office.
- Supervised servers during shifts to ensure smooth workflow.
Server, Shift Lead, Cashout, Server Assistant
Copeland's of New Orleans
New Orleans
01.2001 - 08.2005
- Silent Sophisticated Service.
- Worked occasional off-sites.
- Led server team to ensure excellent guest experience.
Education
Automotive Associates Degree - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Houston05-2008
Skills
- Excellent service
- Guest engagement
- Attention to detail
- Menu knowledge
- Calm demeanor
- Cash handling
- Adaptability
- High volume dining
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Louisiana Responsible Vendor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server, Expo, Food Runner, Server Assistant
Peche Seafood Grill
05.2014 - 11.2025
Server, Banquets, Bartender, Shift Leader, Cashout
Zea Rotisserie & Grill
07.2005 - 08.2014
Server, Shift Lead, Cashout, Server Assistant
Copeland's of New Orleans
01.2001 - 08.2005
Automotive Associates Degree - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute