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Jason Sumner

Austin,TX

Summary


Fine dining professional server with proven track record of delivering high-quality service in upscale environments relocating to Austin, Texas. Known for exceptional attention to detail and commitment to creating memorable dining experiences. Motivated learner and enthusiastic, flexible server. Team-oriented with focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless service and guest satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Fine Dining Server

Muriel's Jackson Square
02.2024 - Current

Restaurant consists of multiple private dining rooms and maximum seating capacity of 800 guests. Responsibilities include: responsibilities as primary and secondary server, wine pairing, exceptional menu knowledge, promoting extraordinary guest experiences, trained new servers.

Fine Dining Server

82 Degrees
05.2023 - 02.2024

Fine dining, coastal restaurant with capacity for 250 guests. Responsibilities included: extensive menu knowledge of fresh seafood and steaks, meticulous knowledge of craft cocktails and wines, staff training and education

Fine Dining Server

Middle Grounds Grille
01.2016 - 07.2021

Fine dining coastal restaurant with seating capacity of 300 guests. Responsibilities included: serving as both a table-side server and bartender with extensive knowledge of menu and wine/cocktails, training new employees,

Fine Dining Server/Bartender

Guppy's On The Beach
08.2013 - 12.2016

Fine dining coastal restaurant with seating capacity of 150 guests. Responsibilities included: table-side serving, bartending knowledge of craft cocktails, beers, and wines, staff training and education, ordering and tracking bar stock orders

Assistant Manager/Bartender

Recreational Billiards
04.2012 - 08.2013

Server/Assistant Manager/Bartender Shift Manager

First Street Draught House
06.2008 - 04.2012

Manager/Fine Dining Server

Southern Lights Bistro
03.2004 - 06.2008

Wine Sales Representative

Freedom Beverage, Inc.
09.2002 - 03.2004

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
05-1999

Skills

  • Extensive experience with eclectic menus
  • Exceptional knowledge of wine and craft cocktails
  • Upscale fine dining expertise
  • Highly organized, motivated, and flexible team player
  • Proficient in POS systems: Toast, Positouch, Aloha, and others

Timeline

Fine Dining Server

Muriel's Jackson Square
02.2024 - Current

Fine Dining Server

82 Degrees
05.2023 - 02.2024

Fine Dining Server

Middle Grounds Grille
01.2016 - 07.2021

Fine Dining Server/Bartender

Guppy's On The Beach
08.2013 - 12.2016

Assistant Manager/Bartender

Recreational Billiards
04.2012 - 08.2013

Server/Assistant Manager/Bartender Shift Manager

First Street Draught House
06.2008 - 04.2012

Manager/Fine Dining Server

Southern Lights Bistro
03.2004 - 06.2008

Wine Sales Representative

Freedom Beverage, Inc.
09.2002 - 03.2004

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Jason Sumner