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James Marunich

James Marunich

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as Head Waiter at Hotel Captain Cook, excelling in guest relations and upselling techniques. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective complaint handling and menu presentation, while leading a high-volume dining environment. Strong leadership and quality control skills ensure exceptional service delivery.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Waiter

Hotel Captain Cook
03.2006 - Current
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety, and well-being of guests.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders, and coordinated customer service.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman

Contracted
01.1999 - 08.2002

Fished for crab in the Bering Sea. I also long lined Halibut and fished for Salmon.

Very hard work 😊

Education

High School Diploma - History

Lee M Thurston
Redford, MI
06.1992

Skills

  • Upselling techniques
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Menu presentation
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • High volume dining
  • Table coordination
  • Service prioritization
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Bar terminology
  • Menu memorization
  • Quality control
  • Guest service
  • Table setting
  • Menu suggestions
  • Wine pairings
  • Plates presentation
  • Food assembly
  • Basic accounting
  • Sales techniques
  • Guest relations
  • Price memorization
  • Cash handling
  • Point of sale (POS) system operations
  • Food safety
  • Food inspection
  • Strong leadership
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Order taking
  • Safe food handling
  • Dining customer service
  • Table bussing
  • Liquor, wine, and food service
  • Wine service
  • Complaint handling
  • Table management
  • Hygiene standards
  • Tableside service
  • Order accuracy

Timeline

Head Waiter

Hotel Captain Cook
03.2006 - Current

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman

Contracted
01.1999 - 08.2002

High School Diploma - History

Lee M Thurston