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Neal Putbrese

Durango,CO

Summary

Motivated server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Welcome Team Captain

James Ranch Grill
Durango, CO
02.2024 - Current
  • Led team in high-pressure service environment, ensuring consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and service standards to enhance team performance.
  • Coordinated daily shift schedules, optimizing resource allocation for peak hours.
  • Implemented inventory management practices, reducing waste and improving stock efficiency.

Server

Apollos
Seward, AK
02.2021 - 09.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers while still connecting with one time patrons.

Server

Flamingo Restaurant
Seward, AK
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers while still connecting with the one time patrons.
  • Consistently lead team in sales through suggestive sales.

Owner Operator

Midnight Bento
Seward, AK
04.2021 - 10.2022

Operated all aspects of small mobile food business.

Dining Room Supervisor

Horton Plaza Retirement Community
Medford, OR
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Communicated effectively with dining staff and guests alike to promote adherence to dining room policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Circulated throughout dining room to assess general satisfaction of guests and identify appropriate opportunities to ask guests about dining experiences.
  • Trained, managed and scheduled dining staff, distributing hours and assignments to leverage strengths of individual team members.

Server

Rogue Valley Country Club
Medford, OR
03.2014 - 05.2018
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Ordered and maintained liquor inventory.

Education

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Rogue Community College
Medford, OR

Skills

  • Food Running
  • Table Bussing
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Daily Specials Memorization
  • Friendly and outgoing personality
  • Ability to connect with customers

Timeline

Welcome Team Captain

James Ranch Grill
02.2024 - Current

Server

Flamingo Restaurant
01.2023 - 10.2023

Owner Operator

Midnight Bento
04.2021 - 10.2022

Server

Apollos
02.2021 - 09.2023

Dining Room Supervisor

Horton Plaza Retirement Community
10.2018 - 02.2020

Server

Rogue Valley Country Club
03.2014 - 05.2018

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Rogue Community College