John Gunning
Bradenton
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivated [Job Title] with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Beanders
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Chef
Smoke On The Mountain
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Waiter
Murriels
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Banquet Manager
Grand Hyatt Hotel
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
- Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests.
- Directed and managed banquet functions for [Number]-person event.
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
Manager
Country Music Restaurant
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Waiter
Country Music Restaurant
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Dishwasher ^ Room Service^ Ass't Waiter ^ Waiter
Ritz Carlton Hotel
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
No Degree - Busines
Potomac State College
West VirginiaHigh School Diploma -
Fishburn Military School
Virginia, NE05.2020
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Staff Management
Timeline
Chef
Beanders
03.2021 - 01.2023
Chef
Smoke On The Mountain
03.2020 - 01.2021
Waiter
Murriels
03.2019 - 01.2021
Banquet Manager
Grand Hyatt Hotel
03.2017 - 05.2019
Manager
Country Music Restaurant
02.2017 - 04.2019
Dishwasher ^ Room Service^ Ass't Waiter ^ Waiter
Ritz Carlton Hotel
02.2015 - 02.2018
Waiter
Country Music Restaurant
02.2014 - 02.2016
No Degree - Busines
Potomac State College
High School Diploma -
Fishburn Military School
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