Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
AssistantManager

Nikole Diaz

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

The Republic Grille
The Woodlands, TX
01.2022 - Current
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.


Server

The Republic Grille
The Woodlands, TX
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Maintenance

All Pro Environmental
Tomball, TX
02.2015 - 07.2019

*Ensured the cleanliness of unoccupied commerical space


*Assisted with pressure washing of both outside of stores and parking lots to enhance aesthetic looks for clients

Server

Texas Roadhouse
Tomball, TX
10.2011 - 06.2016
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.

Server Captain

Lupe Tortilla
Tomball, TX
08.2012 - 04.2014
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Checked over [Number] daily IDs to verify ages and uphold [State] liquor laws.
  • Received number one ranking for waiters in the company

Boatswainsmate Third Class

US Navy
07.2006 - 05.2011
  • Proudly served our country under Operation Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Persian and Gulf War
  • Cultivated relationships within rank to ensure morale at it's highest while at sea
  • Supervised a crew of thirty people ensuring all boatswainsmate duties were completed and done to the specifications of the Commander and US Navy Regulations
  • Maintained cleanliness of common spaces to enure pride in our ship and country
  • Worked with OSHA to ensure that all regulations for safety and hazards were followed 100% of the time- reported any areas that needed improvement
  • Provided personal piloting services for Commander to be transported from Ship to Dock
  • Piloted the USS Abraham while at sea
  • Awarded the Blue Jacket of the Quarter award- a limited and distinguished award from the Navy. Awarded for embodying the Navy core values of honor, courage and commitment
  • received multiple awards and merits while enlisted

Education

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

West Texas University
Lubbock, TX
06.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Quickbooks
  • Inventory Control
  • Payroll
  • POS and cash handling
  • Excellent customer service / sales skills
  • Training & Leadership ( including Military Leadership)
  • Excellent communication skills

Certification

  • Certified Food Handler
  • TABC Certified
  • OSHA Certified
  • Secret Clearance

Timeline

Assistant Manager

The Republic Grille
01.2022 - Current

Server

The Republic Grille
05.2019 - 01.2022

Maintenance

All Pro Environmental
02.2015 - 07.2019

Server Captain

Lupe Tortilla
08.2012 - 04.2014

Server

Texas Roadhouse
10.2011 - 06.2016

Boatswainsmate Third Class

US Navy
07.2006 - 05.2011

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

West Texas University
  • Certified Food Handler
  • TABC Certified
  • OSHA Certified
  • Secret Clearance
Nikole Diaz