Joseph Ryan
Reno,NV
Summary
Versatile candidate adaptable to changing menu items, guest preferences and restaurant standards. Easily steps into any needed role with ease. Over 8 years of fine dining service experience. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Sales/Sales Support position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Dining Server
Bistro Napa, Atlantis Casino
08.2020 - Current
- Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Excellent wine knowledge with knack for selling premium wines
- Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
- Forbes standard food and wine service.
- Managed sections for smooth flow of guests and orders.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Bartender/Server
La Familigia
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Bar Manager/Bartender
Feast
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Ordering of Wine and Liquor
- Versatile in ordering from multiple distributors
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
University of Reno, Nevada
RenoSkills
- Excellent Wine Knowledge
- Sales Abilities
- Excellent Liquor Knowledge
- Guest Satisfaction
- Superb Time Management
- Organization Skills
- Spirits and Cocktail Knowledge
- Fine Dining Expertise
Timeline
Fine Dining Server
Bistro Napa, Atlantis Casino
08.2020 - Current
Bartender/Server
La Familigia
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bar Manager/Bartender
Feast
07.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Computer Science
University of Reno, Nevada