Erik Niemi
Lake Worth
Summary
Seasoned Waiter with expertise in guest engagement, food and wine knowledge, and service. Committed to enhancing dining experiences through effective communication and allergy awareness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Manalapan
01.2020 - 05.2026
- Provided exceptional service to guests in upscale dining environment.
- Served in multiple outlets including Temple Orange, Polpo, and Nobu
- Assisted in menu selections and wine pairings for patrons.
- Demonstrated knowledge of daily specials and seasonal menus to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Trained new servers on restaurant policies and service standards.
Coffee Service Technician
Vienna Coffee
Delray Beach
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained coffee equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Inspected machines regularly to identify and resolve issues, ensuring uninterrupted service.
- Delivered orders of supplies such as filters, beans, cups, and stirrers.
Server
Couco Pazzo
Lake Worth
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Started here as Food Runner, was later promoted to server. It was a small Italian restaurant on Lake Ave, downtown Lake Worth.
Host/Server
IHOP
Lake Worth
07.2010 - 02.2014
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, enhancing their dining experience.
- Managed waitlists and coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline service.
- Collaborated with servers to deliver timely service and meet guest expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLSkills
- POS operation expertise
- Table management
- Service optimization
- Wine pairing expertise
- Allergy awareness and safety
- Daily specials memorization
- Guest service and engagement
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Server
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
01.2020 - 05.2026
Coffee Service Technician
Vienna Coffee
03.2019 - 09.2019
Server
Couco Pazzo
04.2014 - 07.2017
Host/Server
IHOP
07.2010 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach State College