Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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LUCAS ESSY

Hollywood

Summary

Experienced Server bringing enthusiasm, dedication and an exceptional work ethic. Trained in customer service with knowledge of food and alcohol. High energy and outgoing with a dedication to positive guest relations. High volume dining, customer service, and cash handling background.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Essy Rentals

Reservations Manager
06.2019 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Assisted front office staff in managing walk-ins or last-minute changes during peak periods, maintaining smooth operations and guest satisfaction levels.
  • Maintained strong relationships with key clients, resulting in repeat business and increased bookings.
  • Effectively resolved guest issues related to reservations, resulting in satisfied customers and positive reviews.
  • Conducted regular audits of reservation records, maintaining accuracy and reducing discrepancies.

Dish Network

Direct Sales Representative
11.2018 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Recommended brand products to customers, highlighted benefits and redirected objections to secure a sale.

Aviator's Sports Bar & Bar-B-Que

Server
07.2017 - 09.2018

Job overview

Duties include familiarizing guests with menu and daily specials, accurately recording food and drink orders, running multi-course meals, and tallying bills.

24-7 Intouch Denver

CSR-2 Supervisor
01.2016 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Responds to customer inquiries by telephone or e-mail to provide non-technical problem resolution.
  • Resolves mostly routine and some non-routine, more complex problems and communicates solution or requested information to the customer.
  • Analyze a customer's service needs and refer to other service or technical departments for follow up as needed.

JIM 'N NICK'S BAR-B-Q

Server
09.2016 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Duties include familiarizing guests with menu and daily specials, accurately recording food and drink orders, running multi-course meals, and tallying bills.

MASTERPIECE KITCHEN

Server
01.2016 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Duties include familiarizing guests with menu and daily specials, accurately recording food and drink orders, running multi-course meals, and tallying bills.

ROCK BOTTOM, West Des Moines

Server
07.2014 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Duties include familiarizing guests with menu and daily specials, accurately recording food and drink orders, running multi-course meals, and tallying bills.

DOS RIOS CANTINA TEQUILA LOUNGE

Bartender
01.2014 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Responsible for serving food and mixing and serving alcoholic beverages to customers.

DES MOINES MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN

Server
03.2013 - 04.2014

Job overview

  • Duties include familiarizing guests with menu and daily specials, accurately recording food and drink orders, running multi-course meals, and tallying bills.

Education

Kirkwood Community College
Iowa City, IA

2009

Clarke Community High School
Osceola, IA

High School Diploma
2006

Skills

  • Food Handler Certified 8/4/20-8/4/23
  • Organized and efficient server
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Quick problem solver , Full-service dining background
  • TIPS Certified 4/30/19-4/30/22
  • Thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Committed team player
  • Courteous, professional demeanor

Timeline

Reservations Manager

Essy Rentals
06.2019 - 09.2024

Direct Sales Representative

Dish Network
11.2018 - 04.2019

Server

Aviator's Sports Bar & Bar-B-Que
07.2017 - 09.2018

Server

JIM 'N NICK'S BAR-B-Q
09.2016 - 02.2017

CSR-2 Supervisor

24-7 Intouch Denver
01.2016 - 07.2017

Server

MASTERPIECE KITCHEN
01.2016 - 08.2016

Server

ROCK BOTTOM, West Des Moines
07.2014 - 09.2015

Bartender

DOS RIOS CANTINA TEQUILA LOUNGE
01.2014 - 08.2014

Server

DES MOINES MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
03.2013 - 04.2014

Kirkwood Community College

Clarke Community High School

High School Diploma
LUCAS ESSY