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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Jethro Sovar-Knox

Sierra Vista,AZ

Summary

Customer-savvy Host accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

Friendly Server Assistant with strong history of excellent guest service. Effectively multi-tasked to efficiently complete various food and beverage functions. Trained in set-up, restock and takedown. Skilled in cleaning and disinfecting to meet company standards. Knowledgeable Martial Arts Instructor bringing 13 years' experience in Yamate Kan Uchina Toudi. Caring and hands-on teacher enthusiastic about imparting core principles and key techniques to students of all levels.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Host

Texas Roadhouse
06.2022 - Current
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Recorded available tables after seating each party using specialized seating software.
  • Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
  • Checked and restocked server areas and organized and got change for front counter.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.

Server Assistant

Texas Roadhouse
06.2021 - Current
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
  • Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
  • Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware and replenished low stock.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buena High School
Sierra Vista, AZ
05.2023

Skills

  • Persuasive Approach
  • Table Arrangements
  • Food Portioning
  • Bill Computation
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Glass Polishing
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Hospitality and Guest Service
  • Bathroom Servicing
  • Cleaning Up Spills
  • Character Performances
  • Guest Flow
  • Problem Detection and Resolution
  • Cool Under Pressure
  • Time Management
  • Front- and Back-Of-House Coordination
  • Silverware and Glassware Restocking
  • Food Running
  • Table Assignment Management
  • Guest Greeting and Seating
  • Wait Staff Support
  • Dining Reservations
  • Table Setting Knowledge
  • Able to Lift 30 Pounds
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Warm and Welcoming
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Team Player
  • Performance Improvement
  • Dining Room Cleaning and Upkeep
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Hosting Functions
  • Wait List Management
  • Cleaning Methods
  • Work Coordination
  • Operational Efficiency

Accomplishments

Recognized member of the National Society of High School Scholars

Received a black belt in Yamate Kan Uchina Toudi at age 16

Affiliations

Chabad of Sierra Vista

Certification

Arizona Food Handlers License

Timeline

Host

Texas Roadhouse
06.2022 - Current

Server Assistant

Texas Roadhouse
06.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Buena High School
Jethro Sovar-Knox