De' Angela Burress
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented food runner with timely delivery skills and menu knowledge. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and support team workflow during busy service hours. Results-driven professional with a proven track record in team leadership and effective communication. Expertise in coordinating purchasing activities and managing vendor relationships to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner
Lewis Barbecue
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered food orders promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and organized tables for incoming guests.
- Utilized knowledge of menu items to provide accurate answers to customer inquiries.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas throughout shift including counter tops, floors, equipment.
- Performed daily pre-shift side work duties such as restocking supplies, polishing silverware.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with setup and breakdown of dining area to ensure smooth transitions before and after service.
- Followed proper sanitation guidelines when handling food products.
Purchasing Coordinator
Piedmont Driving Club
Midtown, GA
10.2021 - Current
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Researched pricing information and compared prices and quotations.
- Performed daily, weekly, or monthly reconciliations of inventory balances as required by management.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques.
- Conducted inspections of food products for safety and quality compliance.
- Developed leadership and professional improvement activities for team members.
Host Trainer
Bonefish Grill
Snellville, Georgia
02.2011 - 10.2021
- Trained new hosts on customer service standards and restaurant procedures, ensuring consistency in service delivery.
- Coordinated seating arrangements to optimize guest flow, enhancing overall dining experience for guests.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies that improved customer satisfaction levels.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Greeted and seated guests promptly upon arrival.
- Managed reservation system to optimize seating arrangements.
- Assisted servers by communicating guest needs effectively.
Busser
CMX CineBistro
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Supported servers by efficiently clearing and resetting tables to facilitate timely service for new guests.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance guest experience during service hours.
- Stocked bussing stations with supplies such as napkins, straws, and condiments.
- Restocked beverage station with cups, lids, straws.
- Assisted servers in delivering food and drinks efficiently.
- Followed health and safety guidelines while handling food items.
Host
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Greeted and seated guests promptly upon arrival.
- Managed reservation system to optimize seating efficiency.
- Assisted guests with menu inquiries and special requests.
- Coordinated waitlists during peak dining hours effectively.
- Managed incoming calls during busy shifts.
- Assisted with setting tables, bussing tables, taking out trash and cleaning dining areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne High School
06.2010
Skills
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Excellent team player
- Reliable follow-through
- Inventory management
- Purchase order processing
- Vendor relations
Certification
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Timeline
Food Runner
Lewis Barbecue
02.2026 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
Piedmont Driving Club
10.2021 - Current
Busser
CMX CineBistro
03.2019 - 02.2020
Host
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
01.2019 - 01.2020
Host Trainer
Bonefish Grill
02.2011 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Wayne High School