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Work History
Education
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Leah Lahr

Wailuku,HI

Summary

With many years as a professional server, I have obtained a well rounded skill set. I am a natural leader, exceptional work ethic, dependable, and ambitious to create a life and career I love. I have also been in the customer service industry my whole working career and I have very strong interpersonal communication skills and enjoy connecting and interacting with others. I am friendly and understand how to anticipate customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

DINNER SERVER

FUEGO ARGENTINA STEAKHOUSE
Kahului, HI
12.2022 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding service with a friendly demeanor, contributing to positive guest feedback.
  • Serving unique crafted cocktails, appetizers, specialty entrees, steaks from the grill and delicious deserts.
  • Providing a genuine dining experience through steps of service. Responsible for proper service of alcohol, cash handling, cleanliness of the restaurant.
  • Trained new hires on restaurant protocols and procedures, leading to their successful integration into the team.

SERVER

LAVA ROCK BAR & GRILL
Kihei, HI
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Worked with Aloha POS system to place orders, manage bills.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.

DINNER SERVER/BARTENDER

JACKIE REY'S
Kailua-Kona, HI
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and efficient dinner service.
  • Wine knowledge and service of hand crafted cocktails, island inspired entrees, locally baked deserts
  • Mastered menu knowledge to confidently answer guest inquiries and make personalized recommendations.
  • Anticipated guest needs by refilling drinks proactively and offering additional items when appropriate, elevating overall dining experience quality.

MANAGER, ASST. MANAGER, STYLIST

GREAT CLIPS
Saint Louis Park, MN
01.2010 - 06.2020
  • Effective communication and connection is a must in the salon
  • Managing a team of 8-10 stylists, organizing and leading salon meetings, training new stylist through the organizations training curriculum, creating bi-weekly schedules
  • Providing in depth consultation about the service requested and desired outcome, performing professional salon services, product recommendations, knowledge and sales
  • Continuing education for current trends and licensure.

Education

Cosmetology -

Century College
01.2008

General -

Kimball High School
01.2005

Skills

  • Guest connections
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Team player
  • Diverse food and beverage knowledge
  • Current food handlers card (Maui)
  • Maui County liquor card
  • CPR Certified

Professional References

  • Nicholas S., GM, Fuego Argentinean Steakhouse, (808)633-4436
  • Misha, GM Lava Rock Bar & Grill. (808)727-2521
  • Paul Streiter, Former Restaurant owner/manager, Jackie Reys Ohana Grill (808)895-1517

Timeline

DINNER SERVER

FUEGO ARGENTINA STEAKHOUSE
12.2022 - Current

SERVER

LAVA ROCK BAR & GRILL
01.2022 - 11.2022

DINNER SERVER/BARTENDER

JACKIE REY'S
08.2020 - 07.2022

MANAGER, ASST. MANAGER, STYLIST

GREAT CLIPS
01.2010 - 06.2020

Cosmetology -

Century College

General -

Kimball High School