Jared Dryden
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with a drive for delivering exceptional customer experiences. Known by my peers for strong people skills and a proactive work style, I am consistently working towards enhancing guest satisfaction by equipping myself with more knowledge and experience in the industry as a whole.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server
True Food Kitchen
Las Vegas, NV
03.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming dining experience for all guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and order accuracy during peak hours.
- Collaborated with all team members to keep guest satisfaction and fellow employee morale in good standings.
- Responsible for upholding multiple standards in the absence of support staff (runners and bussers)
Server
Golden Entertainment
Las Vegas, NV
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Assisted with Expo and minor food preparation
- Implemented upselling techniques, contributing to increased revenue during shifts.
Sous Chef
Spiegelworld
Las Vegas, NV
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
- Developed new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Main Expeditor for Dinner service. Collaborated with food runners and FOH staff to ensure smooth service and timely courses on nights with up to 1200 covers
- Planned and worked many private events with a small team for corporate parties and events
Barback
Spiegelworld
Las Vegas, NV
10.2021 - 11.2023
- For experience in front of house i worked part time as a barback whenever i could pick up the shifts
- Supported bartenders by restocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness of work areas.
- Prepped many different batches, syrups, and infusions in a scratch bar program
- Provided details of menu items and techniques to enhance guest experience and upsell featured cocktails
Line Cook
Eataly
Las Vegas, NV
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Worked all across the vast open concept and maintained a clean and professional workspace wherever I was needed
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols
- Prepared high-quality ingredients following Eataly's authentic Italian recipes
- Developed many culinary and customer service skills in a somewhat unique and fast paced environment
Skills
- People skills
- Safe food practices
- Professional attitude
- Proactive problem solving
- Customer service
- Versatile restaurant experience
- Tech smart
- Beverage pairing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Food Server
True Food Kitchen
03.2025 - Current
Server
Golden Entertainment
05.2024 - 07.2025
Sous Chef
Spiegelworld
10.2021 - 11.2023
Barback
Spiegelworld
10.2021 - 11.2023
Line Cook
Eataly
11.2018 - 10.2021