Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Laura-Lee Ellison

New Orleans,LA

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Exceeded guest expectations by providing exceptional service
  • Achieved multiple 5-star guest reviews and establishing my own base clientele
  • Always relayed positive guest complementation on the kitchen and management professionalism.
  • Strengthened team building skills and achieved complete guest satisfaction
  • Always sought out any learning opportunity to expand my wine and food knowledge
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Built rapport with guests to enhance their dining experience and encourage return visits.

Captain

Tommy's Cuisine
12.2021 - 07.2023

Repeat service of owner’s private tables

  • Achieved multiple 5-star guest reviews
  • Consistent requests for my personal guest service
  • Greatly expanded my wine and food knowledge
  • Implemented team building skills and training our new team members
  • Maximized food and beverage sales using menu and wine descriptions as well as product knowledge
  • Provided seamless service welcoming guests, ensuring positive experiences and established clientele.

General Manager of Multiple Hotel Properties

Graceville Inc.
03.2012 - 11.2020
  • Daily duties included direct supervision of entire property staff as well as monetary and inventory control
  • Implemented policies regarding customer service, business development, corporate client recruitment, and staff
  • Developed and implemented motel security policies

Captain

Commander's Palace
08.2008 - 08.2010
  • Team leader by creating a positive environment with skilled customer interaction and with the entire staff’s support
  • Orchestrated seamless service
  • Handled tables up to30 guests
  • Gained knowledge and company policy in service of all courses including amuse bouche, appetizer, salad, entree and dessert
  • Participated in fine wine seminars
  • Trained in fine dining techniques, such as bottle service, guest mood enhancement, manicuring table presentation and culinary training

Captain and Bartender

Pesce
09.2005 - 04.2008
  • Created innovative craft cocktails
  • Enhanced repeat clientele by fortifying interactive guest relations

Captain/Bartender

Morton's The Steakhouse
02.2001 - 08.2005
  • Commanded excellent guest experiences, including President George W
  • Bush's as my Call Party
  • Served private parties and large tables and trained staff to do the same
  • Attended courses on fine wine education

Education

Associate's degree - Hotel Restaurant Management

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
05.1998

General Diploma - undefined

De La Salle High School
01.1995

Skills

  • Attention to detail, excellent communication and people skills
  • I possess stellar integrity and loyalty with an interactive dynamic personality
  • Fast and eager learner, highly motivated team member who takes great pride in team achievements and always exceeding guest expectations
  • Customer courtesy and professionalism is an absolute must as well as full product knowledge
  • Strong work ethic and very passionate about fine dining

Certification

  • Certifications and Licenses:
  • Louisiana Responsible Vendor Card September2022 to August2026.

Timeline

Captain

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
12.2023 - 09.2024

Captain

Tommy's Cuisine
12.2021 - 07.2023

General Manager of Multiple Hotel Properties

Graceville Inc.
03.2012 - 11.2020

Captain

Commander's Palace
08.2008 - 08.2010

Captain and Bartender

Pesce
09.2005 - 04.2008

Captain/Bartender

Morton's The Steakhouse
02.2001 - 08.2005

General Diploma - undefined

De La Salle High School
  • Certifications and Licenses:
  • Louisiana Responsible Vendor Card September2022 to August2026.

Associate's degree - Hotel Restaurant Management

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Laura-Lee Ellison