Photography, Dance, and Cooking
HALEY S. BRANDT
Portland
Summary
Hospitality professional skilled in creating memorable guest experiences and maintaining high standard of service. Proven ability to manage guest interactions efficiently, ensuring seamless experience. Committed to team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments, with focus on communication and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host
Papi
- Tending to guest list and organizing seating, working with servers to set and clear tables, water and tending to guests promptly and mindfully, welcoming and compassionate communication and service, high volume, fast paced.
French LLC Catering
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Catering to local business functions, carrying in and out, prepping food, clean up, flexible within job duties.
Prep cook
Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted executive chefs in preparing food and working side by side professional chefs to achieve efficiency, and finesse in the kitchen. Serving, plating, and cleaning up to private parties of 35. Knowledge of dishes, pairings, and service.
Server
The Blue Note
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Prep bar and seating, Plan for guests and performers, bottle service, form and efficiency, serving to high end clientele, endurance for full night, communication with other servers at high speed, ability to not take things personally.
Server
Havana
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Learned to work closely with the kitchen and fellow servers, multitasking and completing side-work to ensure smooth service during rushes.
Server/Bartender
The Fork & Table
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Gained fine-dining experience serving farm-to-table cuisine to a discerning clientele. Learned how to stay calm under pressure and carry out all steps of service with maximum efficiency.
Server
El Gato Azul
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Tended bar and served in an intimate, high-turnover, Spanish tapas restaurant. Increased knowledge on cocktailing, wine pairing, and gourmet Spanish cuisine.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biological Sciences
Prescott College
01.2017
Skills
- Attentive to details
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to have foresight and oversee operations
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Hygienic and aware of presentation
- Good communicator, timeliness, boundaries
- 7 Years of industry experience
- Some fine-wine knowledge
- Multitasking proficiency
- Customer service
- Effective time management
Certification
- Somatic Movement Therapy Certification
- Embody Lab, 2024
Interests
Section name
Gaps in resume indicate fine gardening/art career opportunities
Timeline
French LLC Catering
01.2020 - 01.2021
Prep cook
Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School
12.2019 - 03.2020
Server
The Blue Note
12.2019 - 12.2019
Server
Havana
05.2017 - 09.2017
Server/Bartender
The Fork & Table
05.2016 - 09.2017
Server
El Gato Azul
04.2015 - 01.2016
Host
Papi
Bachelor's Degree - Biological Sciences
Prescott College