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Leo Gwin

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive experiences.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Server

Sierra Cafe
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
  • Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
  • Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
  • Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
  • Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
  • Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
  • Transportation coordinator
  • Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Translator
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
  • Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.

Landscaper

Rishon Design
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
  • Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
  • Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
  • Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
  • Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
  • Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
  • Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
  • Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
  • Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hope Academy of Bishkek
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
06-2024

Skills

  • Bilingual: Fluency in English and Russian
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctuality
  • POS operation
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Positive and professional
  • Sales Techniques

Timeline

Server

Sierra Cafe
06.2023 - 08.2023

Landscaper

Rishon Design
06.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Hope Academy of Bishkek
Leo Gwin