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James Williams

Miami

Summary

Service oriented hospitality professional aiming to provide fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable individual with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

MILA
2023.07 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Bartender

Nobu
2022.10 - 2023.06

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  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Server Shift Leader

Industry Tavern
2021.08 - 2022.07
  • Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
  • Addressed and resolved customer conflicts, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
  • Suggested menu and service policy changes based on feedback from managed waitstaff and observed customer tendencies.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.

Student

Tico Lingo
2021.01 - 2021.06
  • Participated in lecture classes and asked compelling questions to further solidify learning.
  • Immersed myself in Costa Rican culture and took multiple Spanish classes to enhance my knowledge of the language
  • Adapted to living in a new country by building relationships with locals and taking advantage of the experiences offered by my school

Operations Manager

Atlantis Garden And Wellness Spa
2020.01 - 2020.12
  • Maintained cleanliness and proper functioning of all business equipment
  • Oversaw the setup and breakdown of all special events hosted by the business
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.

Server

Yard House
2017.04 - 2019.05
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Education

Communications

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA

Skills

  • Spirit Knowledge
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Order Accuracy and Delivery
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Conflict and Complaint Resolution
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Guest Relations
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Wine pairing knowledge
  • High-volume dining

Timeline

Server

MILA
2023.07 - Current

Bartender

Nobu
2022.10 - 2023.06

Server Shift Leader

Industry Tavern
2021.08 - 2022.07

Student

Tico Lingo
2021.01 - 2021.06

Operations Manager

Atlantis Garden And Wellness Spa
2020.01 - 2020.12

Server

Yard House
2017.04 - 2019.05

Communications

Georgia Gwinnett College
James Williams