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Gabrielle Leslie

Gabrielle Leslie

Binghamton,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Looking for challenge and to expand knowledge and capabilities for growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook, Catering Coordinator

205 Dry
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Encouraged preparation of product according to recipe and in compliance with allergen and sanitation standards.
  • Monitored and controlled banquet budget and coordinated with events budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while providing quality guest service.

Bartender

Ransom Steele Tavern
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty

Cook, Server

Outback Steakhouse
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers

Bartender, Cook

Chilis's Bar And Grill
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

Cook

Deacon's Bench
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.

Server, Bartender, Cook

Ruby Tuesday
08.2014 - 10.2019
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.

Server

Ruby Tuesday
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.

Server

Romanelli's Pizza & Italian Eatery
07.2011 - 06.2014
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided helpful suggestions.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
  • Delivered food to guest tables with timeliness and efficiency.
  • Provided information regarding promotions and menu items.
  • Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.

Server

Perkin's Restuarant
03.2012 - 03.2013
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.

Education

No Degree - Biology

SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
05.2018

Associate of Science - Biology

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
Wappingers Falls, NY
06.2011

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Event Planning
  • Order Processing
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Understanding of Anatomy
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Photography
  • Sketch Designs
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Housekeeping
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Word Processing
  • Attentive to People
  • Caregiver and Family Support
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • First Aid
  • Health and Wellness
  • Massage Therapy
  • Breathing Techniques
  • Safe and Effective Exercises
  • Communication and Interpersonal Connection
  • Nutrition
  • Excellent Math Skills
  • Hand Painting and Airbrushing
  • Child Development
  • Creative and Expository Writing
  • Adapting to Different Learning Styles
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Tutoring

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Cook, Catering Coordinator

205 Dry
01.2023 - Current

Bartender

Ransom Steele Tavern
04.2022 - 01.2023

Cook, Server

Outback Steakhouse
10.2021 - 01.2023

Bartender, Cook

Chilis's Bar And Grill
08.2020 - 02.2022

Cook

Deacon's Bench
07.2018 - 08.2020

Server, Bartender, Cook

Ruby Tuesday
08.2014 - 10.2019

Server

Ruby Tuesday
03.2013 - 08.2014

Server

Perkin's Restuarant
03.2012 - 03.2013

Server

Romanelli's Pizza & Italian Eatery
07.2011 - 06.2014

No Degree - Biology

SUNY At Binghamton

Associate of Science - Biology

Dutchess Community College

High School Diploma -

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

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