Dale Okpik Jr
Portland,OR
Summary
Hardworking Server with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Lakeview Taphouse
03.2024 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Server
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
Server
Olive Garden
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain adequate levels of necessary supplies.
Line Cook
Olive Garden
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Sous Chef
Grevino Winery
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nipomo High School
Nipomo, CA06.2013
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Supply Restocking
- Table Setting
- Food Running
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
- Menu Knowledge
- Liquor, Wine, and Food Service
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Wine Pairings
- High-Volume Dining
- Item Promotion
- Order Accuracy
- Hospitality service expertise
- Cleanliness standards
- High-volume dining
Timeline
Server
Lakeview Taphouse
03.2024 - Current
Server
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
07.2022 - 03.2024
Server
Olive Garden
06.2017 - 07.2022
Line Cook
Olive Garden
06.2017 - 07.2022
Sous Chef
Grevino Winery
08.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Nipomo High School
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