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Lisa Nilsson

Summary

Dynamic and collaborative professional with a proven track record at Huse Culinary, adept in planning and executing private events with exceptional organization and creativity. Excelled in enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency, demonstrating strong menu planning and teamwork skills. Elevating service standards and fostering repeat business through genuine hospitality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Private Events Manager & Shift Lead

Huse Culinary (Harry & Izzy's Downtown)
04.2023 - Current

Assistant Private Events Manager

  • Assist in planning and coordinating private events, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences. Working closely with our guests to understand their needs, customizing events to align with their expectations and our restaurants standards.
  • Effectively communicating with our HOH team in regard to menu selections, special modifications, and ensuring all allergy concerns are addressed with the highest level of attention and care.
  • Proficient in Tripleseat, OpenTable, Toast and Microsoft Word

Shift Lead

  • Collaborate closely with the management team to oversee front-of house operations.
  • Help to maintain high standards of guest service, addressing guests concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Ensured guest safety by carefully managing food allergies, coordinating with guests, servers and the HOH team to confirm modifications and avoid cross contamination or potentially life-threatening situations from occurring.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided constructive feedback to improve service quality and operational efficiency

Server

Huse Culinary (Harry and Izzy's Downtown
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Regular opening and closing server who ensured the restaurant was clean, organized, and fully set up for the following shift.
  • Assisted and lead private parties, ensuring seamless service and exceptional guest satisfaction.
  • Trained newly hired servers to meet our restaurant's high standards of quality and guest service.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Server

The Cheesecake Factory
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Server

Cracker Barrel
04.2017 - 03.2021
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
  • Trained new staff on menu knowledge and service protocols, raising team's overall performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School
Greenwood, IN
06-1994

Skills

  • Exceptional organization
  • Menu planning
  • Deadline management
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration

Timeline

Assistant Private Events Manager & Shift Lead

Huse Culinary (Harry & Izzy's Downtown)
04.2023 - Current

Server

Huse Culinary (Harry and Izzy's Downtown
06.2022 - 04.2023

Server

The Cheesecake Factory
03.2021 - 06.2022

Server

Cracker Barrel
04.2017 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School
Lisa Nilsson