Jesse Arthur
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Professional Server seeking a server position with an upscale restaurant that sets, achieves, and maintains high standards in service, cuisine, and hospitality. I am well-versed in fine wines, beer, and spirits. I offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in fine dining. I also bring my ability to provide outstanding service while pulling my weight with my service teammates.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Elliot's Steakhouse
Chandler, Arizona
04.2024 - Current
- Helped the FOH team to provide guests with a positive and memorable fine dining experience.
- Server w/ 4-8 table station. Solo server for parties up to 14 guests.
- Acquainted guests with menus, providing suggestions and explanations of various items from throughout the menu.
- Helped guide guests through fairly extensive wine and spirits menus.
- Handled high volume and gave 5 star service.
- Recognized guests and any special events they may be celebrating, such as anniversaries and birthdays.
Server
Joseph's Steakhouse
Iowa City, Iowa
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Provided high quality service to patrons in this college town prime steakhouse.
- Table maintenence and setting/resetting tables imperative as no server assistants were employed.
- Able to handle large volume and provide excellent service.
- Guided guests through our different cuts of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and Chefs features.
- Helped guests with wine selections
- Led service staff in sales and check average.
Server
FNB
Scottsdale, Arizona
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided guests with warm and efficient service in this Arizona-centric, award winning restaurant.
- Guided guests through menu that changed several times throughout the month.
- Responsible for bussing my own tables and light bartending in addition to service responsibilities.
- Learned about Arizona wines and wine regions.
Captain
Donovan's Steak and Chophouse
Phoenix, AZ
06.2005 - 07.2014
- Captain of a 3-8 person service team, including back server and server assistant.
- Aimed to provide world class service to our diners.
- Donovan's named Phoenix's best upscale steakhouse several times while I was employed there.
- Promoted to wine director in 2008.
- Responsible for over 100k in wine inventory
- Wine list won Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence.
- Stepped in as catering director when our current director left suddenly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Music
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZSkills
- Outstanding table side service
- Connect well with guests
- Knowledge of the world's great wine growing regions and the grapes/wines produced
- Good knowledge of beers and spirits
- Knowledge of many types of cuisines and cooking preparations and techniques
- I work well with teammates and always pull my weight
- My service style is warm, knowledgeable, classy, and efficient
Timeline
Server
Elliot's Steakhouse
04.2024 - Current
Server
Joseph's Steakhouse
08.2016 - 07.2023
Server
FNB
08.2014 - 05.2016
Captain
Donovan's Steak and Chophouse
06.2005 - 07.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Music
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College