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Lam Chu

Seattle,WA

Summary

Industrious Salesperson with proven skills to build long-lasting relationships and bring in new clientele. Expert customer service and sales leader well-versed in devising creative product, service and problem solutions. Offering exceptional rapport-building abilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Waiter

Salt and Iron
Edmonds, WA
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.

Supervisor

Buccan
Palm Beach, FL
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
  • Established good customer relations and excellent service to build and retain loyal guests.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.

Waiter

La Goulue
Palm Beach, FL
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Informed customers about specials, upselling additional food and drink items.
  • Suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.

Waiter/Bartender

Virginia Inn
Seattle, WA
01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special occasions
  • Poured wine, beer and cocktails for guests.
  • Operated a Point of Sale system (POS). Generated end of day sales reports and balanced the reports.

Bartender

Carmine's
Bellevue, WA
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed bar area, created signature cocktails, provide exceptional guest service.
  • Recommended food and drinks based on guests' mood, preferences and situations (i.e. Is this a business meeting or are the guests out for entertainment purposes?)
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system.
  • Balanced daily registers and sales reports for management.

Bartender

Lecosho
Seattle, WA
12.2010 - 03.2017

Managed bar area, chose selections of wine, beer and liquor. Created signature cocktails.

  • Recommended food and drinks to guests by really listening to their wants and needs.
  • Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
  • Talked easily with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Science And Technological Studies

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
06.1992

Skills

  • Suggestive selling
  • Anticipating customer needs
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Outgoing personality
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Organizational ability

References

  • Robert Labuda (216) 394-3288 General Manager, Salt and Iron, WA
  • Andy Boles (561) 402-4029 General Manager, Buccan, FL
  • Karl Sexton (206) 501-8225 Proprietor, Virginia Inn, WA
  • Rick Rawson (208) 720-3250 Bar Manager, Lecosho, WA

Timeline

Waiter

Salt and Iron
06.2023 - 03.2024

Supervisor

Buccan
08.2022 - 04.2023

Waiter

La Goulue
04.2022 - 07.2022

Waiter/Bartender

Virginia Inn
01.2019 - 02.2022

Bartender

Carmine's
03.2017 - 01.2019

Bartender

Lecosho
12.2010 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Science And Technological Studies

Michigan State University
Lam Chu