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Jonathan LaBerge

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Competent Server offering over 20 years of dining experience in a variety of restaurants looking to secure employment at a fine dining establishment recognized in the community for its excellence in service, hospitality, and cuisine. Quick learner with good multitasking skills and exceptional work ethic. Delivers training on discussing menu items in detail, providing targeted suggestions and finishing dishes for new employee development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Server / Trainer

Takami Sushi & Robata
Los Angeles, CA
02.2017 - Current
    • Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
    • Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
    • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
    • Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.
    • Observed participants and provided corrective measures for skill improvement.
    • Provided continuous evaluation and feedback to server employees.

Server / Banquet Lead

Chaya Downtown
Los Angeles, CA
04.2012 - 01.2018
  • Regularly work private dining sit-downs, baby showers, wedding receptions, and corporate events
  • Gained fundamental understanding of Japanese terms, cuisine, spirits, and social customs
  • Maintained and fostered relationships in order to guarantee regular roster of returning guests
  • Consistently interact and represent Chaya's owner and well-recognized celebrity chef

Server / Banquet Lead

Ocean Avenue Seafood
Santa Monica, CA
06.2011 - 01.2013
  • Acquired generous seafood knowledge at establishment voted LA's Best Raw Bar
  • Fine tuned ability to delegate as well as work in conjunction with others in fine dining environment
  • Catered to LA elite, shielded guests from unwanted attention while providing relaxing environment

Server / Banquet Lead

I Cugini Trattoria
Santa Monica , CA
06.2006 - 06.2011
  • Actively pursued on-going knowledge of wine and spirits in order to assist guests, and to move inventory
  • Participated in daily run downs, memorizing current daily specials
  • Upheld company image to its high standards in extremely high-traffic area

Bartender / Server / Trainer

Crush
San Diego , CA
06.2003 - 09.2005
  • Service of contemporary California cuisine, accompanying wines, and full bar
  • Attended wine seminars to increase personal knowledge of boutique wines and ever-expanding wine list
  • Consistently assisted General Manager in both creating training programs and streamlining server responsibilities, maximizing both restaurant and server goals
  • Served as lead server on floor for both servers in training and current employees
  • Collaborated with management each season to create new, competitive, and creative cocktails
  • Succeeded in meeting guests' every need in high-volume atmosphere

Skills

  • Highly organized and detail-orientated
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume, service orientated environment
  • Sets high self performance standards with rigorous application to training
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Conflict and Complaint Resolution
  • Special Requests and Substitutions
  • Proficient in Windows, MS Office Applications, and various custom POS systems

Additional Information

  • References available upon request

Timeline

Server / Trainer

Takami Sushi & Robata
02.2017 - Current

Server / Banquet Lead

Chaya Downtown
04.2012 - 01.2018

Server / Banquet Lead

Ocean Avenue Seafood
06.2011 - 01.2013

Server / Banquet Lead

I Cugini Trattoria
06.2006 - 06.2011

Bartender / Server / Trainer

Crush
06.2003 - 09.2005

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