Kyle Gosnell
Brandon
Summary
Sever with a strong foundation in chef-driven and luxury dining concepts, with expertise in wine, cocktails, tasting menus, and globally inspired cuisine. Known for guiding guests through complex menus, building rapport quickly, and increasing check averages through thoughtful, preference driven recommendations that shape the overall dining experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
The Rusty Pelican
Tampa
2025 - Current
- Creates elevated dining experiences in a waterfront fine dining restaurant with typical check averages of $75+ per guest.
- Works across brunch,dinner,and private events, adjusting service style to match guest intent, occasion, and pacing needs.
- Builds guest trust through thoughtful and food and beverage guidance, including seafood preparations, wine selections, and celebratory enhancements.
- Contributes to positive guest sentiment and repeat business by balancing polish with approachability.
Server Trainer
RO Hyde Park
Tampa
2024 - 2025
- Delivered attentive, understated service aligned with Asian fine-dining hospitality standards, emphasizing guest comfort and non-intrusive timing.
- Served as a point person on the floor during service, supporting newer servers and answering menu, sake, and wine questions.
- Helped guests navigate sushi, sake, and regional Asian dishes through clear explanations and preference-based recommendations.
Server
STK Steakhouse
Orlando
2023 - 2024
- Worked in an upscale, product-driven steakhouse environment with strong emphasis on guest education and sales execution
- Developed fluency across premium beef cuts, including sourcing, preparation, aging, temperature, and how each factor impacts flavor and texture
- Built Confidence pairing classic and Old World wines with various cuts of steak, accounting for fat content, seasoning, sauces, and cooking method.
Server Trainer
Bacán Lake Nona Wave Hotel
Orlando
2021 - 2023
- Delivered refined service in a Michelin-recommended Peruvian concept within a luxury hotel, following Forbes-influenced service standards.
- Guided guests through multi-course and tasting menus, translating unfamiliar ingredients and techniques into approachable recommendentations.
- Supported elevated dining expectations while maintaining warmth, efficiency, and consistency during busy service.
Lead Server
Santiago’s Bodega
Orlando
2019 - 2022
- Led high volume service with average individual sales of approximately $2,000 per shift.
- Managed large sections while maintaining guest engagement, timing, and consistency during peak volume.
- Developed strong wine knowledge across a 40+ wine-by-the-glass program, pairing selections with internationally inspired cuisine and rotating daily specials.
Server
SOCO Thornton Park
Orlando
2016 - 2020
- Supported private dining events featuring multi-course preset menus with curated wine and spirit pairings.
- Assisted with execution of paired courses by coordinating pours, plate placement, and course progression during structured tasting events.
- Developed early interest in craft cocktails and beverage pairings through exposure to chef-led menus and spirit-forward dining experiences.
Skills
- Fine dining & luxury service standards
- BEO & tasting menu execution
- Wine, sake, and spirit pairings fundamentals
- Seafood, Steakhouse, Chef driven menus
- Guest-led sales & check average growth
- Menu fluency across seasonal changes
- Floor leadership and peer support
Timeline
Server
The Rusty Pelican
2025 - Current
Server Trainer
RO Hyde Park
2024 - 2025
Server
STK Steakhouse
2023 - 2024
Server Trainer
Bacán Lake Nona Wave Hotel
2021 - 2023
Lead Server
Santiago’s Bodega
2019 - 2022
Server
SOCO Thornton Park
2016 - 2020