David Sommers
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successfully manage all table sizes while ensuring exceptional service. Focused on enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty through effective guest engagement and operational optimization. Highly efficient in prioritizing tasks and maintaining a positive dining atmosphere.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Zerocool Computers
Port Saint Lucie, FL
06.2006 - Current
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues for various clients.
Designed websites tailored to client specifications and industry standards.
Promoted and enhanced recognition of client websites through targeted marketing strategies.
SERVER
Ihop
Stuart, FL
05.2021 - 09.2025
- Facilitated positive dining experiences by greeting guests and managing drink and menu orders.
- Oversaw meal service to ensure satisfaction and quality for each guest.
- Adapted to various roles, including cooking, DMO duties, and food preparation as needed.
- Demonstrated motivation and teamwork to support overall restaurant operations.
Server
Denny's Restaurants - DenSuccess
Stuart, FL
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Served as overnight server, welcoming customers, delivering food service, handling registers, preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and performing various shift tasks.
General Manager
Nicks Liquors
Hobart, IN
02.2012 - 11.2017
- My responsibilities included general customer service, cashier duties, stocking, scheduling, inventory, bookwork, interaction with suppliers, and the overseeing of all the day-to-day needs of the store.
Server
Outback Steakhouse
Washington, PA
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Served and upsell food and beverages.
- Worked with a full bar menu.
- Had running and closing side work/cleaning responsibilities.
- Stocked and prepped for next shifts regularly.
Education
Business Management - Studied
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA01.2002
High school diploma or GED -
Fox Chapel High School
Pittsburgh, PA01-1997
Skills
- POS systems
- Team building
- Sales
- Performance management
- Food handling
- Sales goal setting
- Providing product information
- Food safety
- Greeting customers
- Detecting counterfeit currency
- Hospitality
- Upselling
- Customer inquiry handling
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Store maintenance
- Cash handling
- Customer satisfaction
- Phone communication
- Making change
- Inventory management
- Math
- Client rapport building
- Organizational skills
- Retail management
- Store closing procedures
- Store opening procedures
- Restaurant experience
- POS
- Spanish
- Customer service
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
References
- Todd Bell (Previous coworker)
- (772) 215-4402
- Lisa Roach (Previous coworker)
- (740) 350-1544
- Erin Tucker (Family/friend)
- (772) 634-7345
Timeline
SERVER
Ihop
05.2021 - 09.2025
Server
Denny's Restaurants - DenSuccess
01.2017 - 06.2018
General Manager
Nicks Liquors
02.2012 - 11.2017
Server
Outback Steakhouse
02.2011 - 08.2014
Owner
Zerocool Computers
06.2006 - Current
Business Management - Studied
Lehigh Carbon Community College
High school diploma or GED -
Fox Chapel High School