Karl Strayhorn
Davie,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with fine dining experience at Daniel's: A Florida Steakhouse. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through exceptional communication and organizational skills. Adept at managing high-volume service while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Committed to maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere, fostering positive dining experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fine Dining Server Assistant
Daniel's: A Florida Steakhouse
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional fine dining service to guests, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation techniques to answer guest questions and make recommendations
- Effectively communicated daily specials, highlighting unique features and flavors to enhance the dining experience
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, including polishing silverware, folding napkins, and arranging table settings
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail in order accuracy
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order delivery and timely service for all courses
- Addressed guest concerns or complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to their satisfaction whenever possible
- Collaborated with the culinary team on special dietary requests or restrictions from guests ensuring proper communication of needs for meal preparation
- Worked closely with sommeliers or beverage experts to recommend wine pairings based on guest preferences and menu selections
- Adhered to food safety regulations by properly handling food items and following sanitation procedures at all times
Server
Mezes Greek Taverna
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking skills during peak hours, accurately managing multiple tables
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders to customers
- Provided recommendations on menu items based on customer preferences and dietary restrictions
Executive Assistant to CEO
Global Insurance Services
Ellicott City, MD
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while handling all administrative tasks for the CEO's office
- Provided administrative support during board meetings, including preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, and distributing materials
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and equipment for the CEO's office, ensuring timely replenishment as needed
- Ensured that the CEO's technology was up-to-date and online practices complied with Cyber Law Statutes for the specified jurisdiction.
Server
The Periodic Table Restaurant & Bar
Ellicott City, MD
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Serving a large volume of tables
- Serving tables of over fifteen people regularly
- Waiter for catering events
Server
Ledo Pizza
Ellicott City, MD
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Serving Customers in a timely manner whilst maintaining an inviting atmosphere
- Food Preparation
- Processing Payments
- Ensuring Customer satisfaction
- Take orders
- Serve food
- Welcomed customers and diners as they arrived
- Handled a high volume of customers regularly
- Bussed tables
- Set up payments by POS
- Kept the restaurant clean and sanitary
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
Howard County, MD
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Sell Products
- Present the Product
- Conduct Product Demos
- Conduct deals
- Building relationships with customers
- Meeting Sales Goals
- Generate Leads
- Emphasize features of the product
Crew Member
Sonic Drive-In
Ellicott City, MD
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Cleaning the store
- Worked in a fast-paced environment
- Greeted customers
- Operated the cash register
- Received and routed phone orders
- Prepared food and drinks
- Prepped surfaces
- Relayed food and drink orders
- Restocked merchandise
- Took out trash and recycling
- Provided friendly service
- Maintained a positive relationship with coworkers
Education
Bachelor's degree - Corporate Law
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL07.2025
High School Education -
Mount Hebron High School
Ellicott City, MD05.2023
Skills
- Animal care
- Serving Experience
- Fine dining experience (1 year)
- English
- Food industry
- Busser
- Preschool experience
- Computer skills
- Front desk
- Communication skills
- Restaurant experience
- Animal handling
- Pet care
- Medical terminology
- Working with people with autism
- Experience with children
- POS
- Organizational skills
- Phone etiquette
- Retail sales
Certification
- Legal Technology Certified
- October 2024 to Present
- National Society For Legal Technology- Certified.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fine Dining Server Assistant
Daniel's: A Florida Steakhouse
04.2025 - Current
Server
Mezes Greek Taverna
01.2025 - 04.2025
Server
The Periodic Table Restaurant & Bar
05.2024 - 08.2024
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
06.2023 - 07.2023
Executive Assistant to CEO
Global Insurance Services
01.2022 - 01.2025
Server
Ledo Pizza
06.2021 - 08.2023
Crew Member
Sonic Drive-In
04.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor's degree - Corporate Law
Nova Southeastern University
High School Education -
Mount Hebron High School
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