Denton Stephenson
Richardson
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in the restaurant industry, ranging from server to general manager. Valuable life lessons have been learned through embracing new roles and challenges. Currently seeking to expand horizons into industries like real estate, eager to learn and contribute to organizational growth and personal development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Retail Street Advisors
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.
- Delivered personalized service to each client, tailoring strategies to meet their unique requirements and goals.
- Help find restaurants for needed spaces.
- Worked on two ground up retail developments.
Lead Server
Stillwells
08.2023 - Current
- Managed high volume dining periods with effective time management and strong multitasking abilities.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through teamwork, open communication, and mutual support among coworkers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
Lead server, bartender and off-site specialist
Grange Hall
04.2021 - Current
- Chef driven, farm to market high-end lunch
- Knowledge of specialized menu from around the world
- Knowledge of all old world wines
- Help create the seasonal cocktail list
- Leads all events and buy outs
- Works with cliental off-site
Lead server, bartender and trainer
The Capital Grille
01.2015 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: One of the top premiere steakhouses in the Dallas area plus nationwide.
- Worked both bar and restaurant
- Top sales day in and day out
- Complete knowledge of both restaurant and bar operations
- Part of the training team to help teach all new hires
- Had a sales growth each year
- Constantly reading up on all recipes and wines
- With in 3 months was promoted to lead trainer
- Helped with all wine ordering and regulating inventory every week
- Was invited and participated in the wine training program for to be a sommelier
Lead server, bartender and trainer
Max’s Wine Dive
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: A wine and restaurant bar that at one time was the largest buyer of wine in the state of Texas.
- Head lead wine sales in house and out
- On average sold $6’000 of wine to go
General Manager
Kanado Sushi
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Japanese infusion restaurant that generated 5 million a year.
- Created a new restaurant from the ground up
- In charge of all day to day operations such as payroll, hiring, liquor control, training and customer relations
- Created all speciality cocktails
- Was on the floor everyday creating customer relations
- Help create new guest by creating outreach programs
Education
BA - Fine Arts
University Of Kansas City-Missouri
05.2007
Skills
- Previous experience in management
- History of leadership
- Solid experience in restructuring, acquisition, implementation and divestitures
- Strong knowledge of wine, liquor and food
- Proven record of improving profitability
- Great communication skills and guest relations
- Operational and Site leadership experience
Timeline
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Retail Street Advisors
05.2024 - Current
Lead Server
Stillwells
08.2023 - Current
Lead server, bartender and off-site specialist
Grange Hall
04.2021 - Current
Lead server, bartender and trainer
The Capital Grille
01.2015 - 06.2023
Lead server, bartender and trainer
Max’s Wine Dive
01.2013 - 01.2015
General Manager
Kanado Sushi
01.2012 - 01.2013
BA - Fine Arts
University Of Kansas City-Missouri
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