Nikos Kelperis

• Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
• Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
• Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
• Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
• Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
• Years of experience with art, drawing, and chalk board art

I have my own canning business, 'Nikos' Gourmet Goods' (NGG), that I was able to sell inside the provisions shop bringing in more locals and consistent revenue with marketing tactics.

• Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
• Communicated processing instructions to other workers.
• Read temperature, flow and other meters and documented information.
• Connected pipes between vats and processing equipment.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Helped managers make accurate decisions by tracking deviations from production targets with daily logs.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
• Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times and when needed.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs

• Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
• Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
• Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
• Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs.

• Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
• Worked with catering staff to establish timely preparation and delivery of food and beverage orders.
• Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
• Supported needs of 30+ - person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for fine dining restaurants with social relevancy and intentionality

• Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
• Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
• Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
• Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.