Justin Greenhause
Belle Mead,NJ
Summary
Foodservice professional with extensive experience in managing various dining environments. Expertise in multitasking and prioritizing tasks to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. Dedicated to providing exceptional service and building strong relationships with patrons.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Kyma
Somerville, NJ
02.2017 - Current
- Efficiently addressed guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism.
- Accurately processed monetary transactions while adhering to company cash handling procedures.
- Prepared and served food products in compliance with health safety guidelines.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery.
- Promptly delivered food orders with courtesy and attention to detail.
- Executed opening and closing duties, including setting up dining area and restocking supplies.
Photographer
Freelance Photography
NYC, NY
08.2008 - Current
- Photographer for Nationwide Ad Campaign for X-RAY Jeans (2 Seasons)
- Worked with various companies for online media and advertising campaigns
- Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
- Organize and store digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
Licensed real estate agent / Real Estate Photographer
Signature Realty NJ LLC
Somerset County, NJ
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business.
- Interacted with appraisers, home inspectors, title companies, mortgage brokers, attorneys, and surveyors during the course of a transaction.
- Provided accurate estimates of property values to customers based on current market conditions.
- Organized open houses and showings of properties for potential buyers.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative marketing strategies that effectively promoted our services.
Server
Verve Restaurant
Somerville, NJ
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Server in an upscale steakhouse specializing in all elements of fine dining.
- Bartending shifts in the lounge during private parties.
- Coordinate and oversee special events on and off the premises.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Head Server
Cocco La Restaurant
Hillsborough, NJ
09.2007 - 07.2009
- Head server in an upscale restaurant specializing in New American and Italian cuisine.
- Sole bartender for two to three shifts per week.
- Initiated and promoted a weekly party, boosting restaurant sales.
- Explained daily specials and made recommendations upon request.
- Managed cash register operations including ringing up orders and processing payments accurately.
- Developed training materials for new employees on restaurant policies, procedures, and standards.
Photo Producer
Jed Root, Inc.
NY, NY
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Photo producer for top fashion magazines, international campaigns, and commercial catalogs.
- Scheduled castings of hair and makeup artists, models, studios, and stylists.
- Attended to photographers' needs in pre-production and post-production.
- Oversaw the budgeting and invoicing of all shoots for accounts receivable.
- Coordinated the syndication for resale negotiations of the artist's work to worldwide media outlets.
- Organized and attended pre-production meetings with key stakeholders to ensure successful execution of productions.
- Established relationships with vendors to negotiate contracts in order to maximize production value while staying within budget parameters.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout entire production cycle providing updates on progress as well as addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Server
Nisos Restaurant
New York, NY
07.2004 - 08.2006
- Server in a fine dining restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Server
Planet Hollywood
New York, NY
06.2002 - 07.2004
- Facilitated successful execution of special events in a high-demand environment.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Collaborated with 40 servers to deliver exceptional service during peak times.
Assistant
David LaChapelle
NY, NY
09.2002 - 02.2004
- Assisted in studio and on-location, managing diverse responsibilities.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for staff members.
- Answered incoming calls and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Archived confidential material using established procedures.
- Utilized digital imaging software to prepare photographs for website and media use.
- Provided technical support for office and studio operations.
- Developed procedures for organization and archival management.
Booking Assistant
Ford Models Inc.
NY, NY
05.2000 - 09.2002
- Hired as Booking Assistant following successful three-month internship.
- Facilitated relationships with high-profile media to enhance company visibility.
- Served as liaison between clients and company to ensure clear communication.
- Scheduled, tracked, and shipped model books to meet client deadlines.
- Generated invoices and receipts for payment processing.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all booking documents.
- Followed up with customers regarding their bookings via phone, email, or mail.
- Ensured accuracy of all data entry and documentation related to bookings.
Education
Certificate - The Business Of Photography
The New School
NY01.2013
Associates Degree - Fine Arts
Mercer County Community College
Mercer County, NJ01.2002
Skills
- Digital photography
- Client relationship management
- Problem solving
- Exceptional customer service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed real estate agent / Real Estate Photographer
Signature Realty NJ LLC
09.2021 - 01.2024
Server
Kyma
02.2017 - Current
Server
Verve Restaurant
08.2009 - 01.2013
Photographer
Freelance Photography
08.2008 - Current
Head Server
Cocco La Restaurant
09.2007 - 07.2009
Photo Producer
Jed Root, Inc.
09.2004 - 06.2007
Server
Nisos Restaurant
07.2004 - 08.2006
Assistant
David LaChapelle
09.2002 - 02.2004
Server
Planet Hollywood
06.2002 - 07.2004
Booking Assistant
Ford Models Inc.
05.2000 - 09.2002
Certificate - The Business Of Photography
The New School
Associates Degree - Fine Arts
Mercer County Community College
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