Nichole Weirich
Oakland,CA
Summary
Find me in the world of Fine Art and Food.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Per Diem
04.2023 - Current
- Focus on guest experience in a fast-paced environment, catering to Financial District clientele.
- Large banquets and happy-hour gatherings.
- Knowledge of continuously changing beverage and food selections.
- Ability to adjust based off needs of management, due to working two separate locations.
Server
Mago
04.2023 - Current
- Implement standards of a Michelin star goal-oriented establishment per Lead Chef and Owner.
- Exceptional execution of ethnic and seasonal cuisine descriptions and delivery.
- Delivery of beverage-pairings as organized by the Sommelier.
Supervisor / Shift Lead / Events Coordinator
Occitania
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Leaded and successfully trained team in opening of a new restaurant, honoring company policies, regulations, procedures, and new menu items.
- Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Managed shift operations, by providing daily information, such as new menu items, updates on reservations and floor plan using OpenTable (front and back end), and POS updates using LightSpeed.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Prepared shift summary reports for owners/ managers and communicated regularly on goals, progress, and assessments.
- Managed inventory and organization of supplies.
- Computer follow ups involved daily reports with logistics, and coordination of special events involving quotes, contracts, banquet orders, and Quickbooks.
Server
Duende
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Catered to busy nights for shows in downtown Oakland, providing exceptional and efficient service.
- Go-to person for large scale special events, pushing sales.
- Adherence to a protocols revolving around allergies and dietary preferences.
- Learning and comprehending Spanish cuisine, wine, and terminology.
Server
Coqueta
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Acclimated to post-Covid protocol in restaurant, while adjusting to outdoor/ indoor mandates in a high-traffic location on the Embarcadero In San Francisco.
- Adhere to protocols for high-profile clientele.
Server
MUA Restaraunt
06.2013 - 03.2020
- Server in large-scale establishment with focus on customer experience at a popular nighttime destination.
- Specialized in large party execution, craft cocktails, and food & wine pairing.
Account Manager
HalfPint Ciders (loc. L.A., Contracted In Oakland)
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Account Manager for East & South Bay Area, establishing the presence of a start-up distribution company in a new territory.
- Met existing customers, which included major grocery chains, to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion. Hosted multiple events and tastings to expand brand awareness.
- Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
Journalist
SWITCH Journal
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Leader of "The Moving Image" section of an online new-media-journal.
- Author, organizer, data collector, and correspondent.
Art Gallery Assistant / Intern
Krowswork
12.2010 - 03.2012
- Intern at locally owned gallery specializing in photography, video and installation.
- Show reviews, blogging, install-assistance, special events, representation, and research.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Art (Fine Arts)
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA09.2012
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design / Transfer Studies
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06.2009
Skills
Hospitality / Customer Service
- Business Growth
- Guest Relations
- POS
- OpenTable
- Tock
- Toast
- Aloha
- LightSpeed
- Schedule Management
- Special Event Planning
- Craft Beverages / Wine
Digital Knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Adobe Creative Suite
- PhotoShop
- Illustrator
- iMovie
- Final Cut Pro
- Smartphone literate
Pattern Design and Sticker Design
My art practice heavily delves in creating one of a kind patterns, which transfer over as tactile pieces in the forms of clothing or stickers.
Timeline
Server
Per Diem
04.2023 - Current
Server
Mago
04.2023 - Current
Supervisor / Shift Lead / Events Coordinator
Occitania
07.2022 - 03.2023
Server
Duende
07.2021 - 07.2022
Server
Coqueta
01.2021 - 07.2021
Account Manager
HalfPint Ciders (loc. L.A., Contracted In Oakland)
03.2015 - 03.2016
Server
MUA Restaraunt
06.2013 - 03.2020
Journalist
SWITCH Journal
09.2011 - 09.2012
Art Gallery Assistant / Intern
Krowswork
12.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Art (Fine Arts)
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design / Transfer Studies
Allan Hancock College
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