Jordan King
Urban Grub
Nashville,TN
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated and motivated fine dining aficionado seeking a transition to a new position within the Nashville hospitality scene where I can demonstrate my Food & Beverage expertise. Accomplished in elevating guest experiences, adept in handling special dietary requirements, and always providing anticipatory service. I have excelled in all roles from Server to Manager during my career in hospitality.
Work History
Restaurant Server
2 Years 8 Months- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized service
- Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu offerings, including ingredients and preparation methods
Restaurant Server
1 Year 4 Months- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Full-time Server at a globally inspired restaurant curated by award winning Chef, Deb Paquette
- Specialized in offering a worldly menu incorporating innovative dishes that change seasonally
- Well versed in all potential guest allergies and accommodations
Restaurant Manager
4 Months- Provided exceptional service to 400 guests nightly
- Governed reservations and managed host stand
- Responsible for development & onboarding of new hires
- Expedited the pass of the kitchen as needed Placed Trimark orders for FOH & BOH
- Monitored daily sales, cash handling, & inventory reporting
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
1 Year 2 Months- Supervised daily shift operations and requisitions of F&B Outlets
- Demonstrated leadership to promote a culture of accountability
- Created a positive atmosphere for guest relations
- Adhered to compliance standards within Beverage Operations
- Assisted with new employee development & onboarding
- Proficiently utilized property management systems
- Monitored daily sales, cash handling, & inventory reporting
Restaurant Server to Restaurant Maître D'
5 Years 4 Months- Began as a Server and promoted into the Maître d' role in 2019
- Provided exceptional service to 500-900 guests nightly
- Accountable for all beverage inventory monthly
- Assisted with development & onboarding of new hiresExceeded guest experiences with strong knowledge of The Olde Pink House mansion and general history of Savannah, GA
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Structural Aviation
Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
COMPLIANCE TRAINING
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
CREATING GUEST EXPERIENCES
FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE
DELEGATION EXPERIENCE
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
EVENT PREPARATION
KITCHEN EXPO TRAINING
KNOWLEDGE OF SPIRITS & WINE
INVENTORY CONTROL
LEADERSHIP & COACHING
REFINED SOFT SKILLS
SERVSAFE CERTIFIED
Additional Information
- BADEN MODE Manager, ETCH Restaurant (205) 394-6793 - baden.mode@etchrestaurant.com
- LIZ BOWLING Director of F&B, J.W. Marriott Plant Riverside District (513) 907-9847 – liz.bowling@kesslercollection.com
- KERRI EVANS General F&B Manager, J.W. Marriott Plant Riverside District (407) 791-8994 – keri.evans@kesslercollection.com
- CRAIG JEFRESS General Manager, The Olde Pink House (404) 931-6952
Timeline
Restaurant Server
Urban Grub
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Restaurant Server
Etch
10.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Restaurant Manager
The Barcelona Wine Bar
06.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
J.W. Marriott Plant Riverside District
04.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Restaurant Server to Restaurant Maître D'
The Olde Pink House
12.2015 - 04.2021Read More
Savannah Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Structural Aviation
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