Noah Mielke
Davie,FL
Summary
Dependable restaurant worker who is successful at providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff, and management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Banquet Manager
Andrew's Capital Grill
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
- Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests.
- Directed and managed banquet functions for [250+] person events.
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
- Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
- Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications.
- Arranged furniture and equipment to maximize space and floor plan for seamless movement during functions.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
Server
Boucher Brothers
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs on a beachfront.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Server
Sanibel Harbour Resort And Spa
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Food Runner/Lead Busser
Rivertail
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation and serving areas.
- Trained and mentored newly hired employees to explain process flow and safety procedures.
- Restocked food supplies in kitchen and organized storage areas.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01.2025
Skills
- Cash Handling Proficiency
- Banquet Setup Efficiency
- Effective Time Management
- Inventory Management
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Food Safety Compliance
- Team Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Event Planning Assistance
- Staff Training and Development
- Weddings Background
- Staff Management
- Revenue Assessment
- Venue Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Control
- Vendor Negotiation
- Flexible Schedule Availability
- Fine Dining Experience
- Reliability and Punctuality
- Upselling Techniques
- Decision Making
- Professional Appearance
- Menu Knowledge
- Wine Pairing Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Food Running
- Table Bussing
- Bar Terminology
Timeline
Lead Banquet Manager
Andrew's Capital Grill
05.2023 - 11.2023
Server
Boucher Brothers
11.2022 - 01.2023
Server
Sanibel Harbour Resort And Spa
01.2022 - 10.2022
Food Runner/Lead Busser
Rivertail
01.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
Tallahassee Community College