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Philip H. Strauch

Philip H. Strauch

Boston,MA

Summary

I share with people through observation, compliment, association and humor. I am a perpetual Economics/Philosophy major from the nineteen-seventies. I've learned how to yield unexpected rewards for those of us in the moment.

I enjoyed working restaurant and grocery, in a two-job, career format while I raised a family and now, I want to polish its synergy even more. I drive clientele growth in both, from the other, by connecting strings of fun, face to face communication with neighborhood regulars and visitors. I have no intentions of retiring, at any age, from anywhere I continue to win these affirming, funny moments, for me and others. The Hardcover Restaurant has been bought by, COSTCO, and will close May 1, 2025. Being at Boston's Abe and Louie's is my premier goal after its finale!

My primary residence is in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and my secondary residence is in Copley Square, Boston. Between Trader Joe's two locations, 500 and 899 Boylston Street, the apartment on Commonwealth Ave, and Abe and Louie's, my two-job career format, with savvy scheduling, can remain intact, very much improve and allow me to cherish the connecting of mountain/city and restaurant/grocery for the rest of my life!

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Merchant

Trader Joe's Company
Boston, MA
08.2001 - Current
  • Hired in Swampscott, opened Back Bay, opened Kettering, Ohio, transferred to Peabody, transferring to 500 BoylstonI
  • I search for opportunities to deliver Core Values experiences to customers, crew and fellow leadership.
  • I orchestrate, most, on these three:

"At Trader Joe's we create WOW customer experience every day"

"We are a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores

"The store is our brand"

Restaurant Waiter

Hardcover Restaurant
Danvers, MA
06.1978 - 05.2025
  • Raised and sustained a highly renowned, community profile for the restaurant and myself.
  • Set the bar for our dining room's customer engagement and table service performances.
  • A recipient of the Barnsider Restaurant Management Training Program, and a contributing author to its Waiter Manuals.

Skills

  • I prioritized courtesy, speed, balance, and agility in the dining room, kitchen, bar, and grocery store
  • I have solid, safe food, wine, and spirits knowledge at, both, the restaurant and store
  • I am a garnished-plate and glassware-presentation aficionado at the restaurant
  • I have focused and accurate cashier skills at the grocery store
  • I have strong work-ethics awareness at both
  • I practice showmanship at both
  • I have personal and professional references upon request

Affiliations

  • Providence College, Economics/Philosophy, Junior Year Credits
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Student
  • Two United States Naval Sea Cadets Meritorious Recognition Ribbons for successful commands of their Gloucester and Boston Divisions
  • Employed at The University Club of Boston on Clarendon Street, 1994-97, during a hiatus from the Hardcover, to discover the city
  • Avid hiker and skier of New England
  • Balletomane
  • Jesus Freak

Certification

  • Wilderness First Responder 06/27
  • CPR 6/26
  • ServeSafe Food Protection Manager Certification 5/5/26

Timeline

Merchant

Trader Joe's Company
08.2001 - Current

Restaurant Waiter

Hardcover Restaurant
06.1978 - 05.2025

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