Preston Sodowsky
Denton,US
Summary
Team Leader who has spent a decade working hard and gaining entertainment, hospitality, and food/beverage experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Night Auditor
Hilton Garden Inn
Denton
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing night audit tasks and resolving issues promptly.
- Streamlined the check-in and check-out process for guests, ensuring a smooth experience during overnight hours.
- Maintained accurate financial records by diligently balancing daily revenue reports and identifying discrepancies.
- Assisted management in forecasting room occupancy rates, optimizing room allocation and maximizing revenue.
- Upheld hotel security by vigilantly monitoring CCTV footage and conducting periodic property walkthroughs.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally, keeping guest safety as the top priority at all times.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment amongst all hotel departments through clear communication channels established during shift changes.
- Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
Line Cook
Andy B's - Denton, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained the cleanliness and high safety standards of the kitchen
- Trained new-hires to prep, cook, clean, and built a diverse team with notable communication and cooperation
- Developed creative ideas for appealing dishes
- Kept the lines of communication between management and the kitchen open and honest.
Assistant General Manager
Flying Squirrel Restaurant and Bar - Denton, Texas
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Handled cash and preparing deposits
- Worked closely with the General Manager and department heads to review activity, operating, and sales reports and make any necessary changes
- Recorded inventory purchases and restocking
- Ensured that employees adhere to the company's policies, procedures, and strategies
- Helped servers with specialty drink orders by quickly preparing on-demand items
- Mastered the 'Sling' technology used to develop the team's schedule and keeping an eye on coverage requirements
- Created unique drink and cocktail offerings to improve the bar's reputation
- Built customer loyalty by tailoring promotions and products to the needs and budgets of my customers.
Bartender
Andy B's - Denton, TX
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Double-checked ID cards to ensure bar patrons were of legal drinking age
- Stocked the bar with beer, wine, and liquor, as well as ice, glassware, and napkins
- Deep the bar area stocked and clean, taking orders, and making drinks while conversing with customers
- Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with lots of distractions and interruptions
- Cultivate positive customer relationships
- Ensure that customers receive prompt and efficient service
- Created, recommended, and mixed specialty drinks for guests based on their preferences.
Bartender
Main Event Fort Worth North - Fort Worth, TX
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Created new signature cocktails to help promote the bar's brand and boost profits
- Stocked the bar with beer, wine, and liquor, as well as ice, glassware, and napkins
- Worked at a cash register
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
- Took customer orders and took advantage of opportunities to sell specialty drinks and foods
- Organized banquet dinners and other special occasions
- Ensured the safety and well-being of all bar patrons
- Was able to prepare and serve dozens of drinks/shots per hour in a high-volume setting.
Cocktail Server
WinStar World Casino and Resort - Thackerville, OK
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Served beer, cocktails, wine, and more to patrons playing at the machines, blackjack and poker tables, and in the bingo hall
- Offered to go run errands for guests such as tobacco, coffee, food items, and more
- Memorized hundreds of liquor and beer options along with their prices and could rapidly recite and explain the menu options.
Night Auditor
WinStar World Casino and Resort - Thackerville, OK
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Used Excell to enter financial information and generate reports for the Accounting Department
- Checked guests in and out of their rooms
- Answered the receptionist phone and set up reservations, accommodations, housekeeping requests, and answered questions
- Followed the extensive procedure necessary to roll over the date in the system
- Printed reports displaying all monetary transactions from guests to their rooms.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
North Central Texas College
Denton, TX01.2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Budgeting
- Organization
- Staff management
- Food plating and presentation
- Team building
- Sanitizing understanding
- Operational improvement
- Inventory controls
Accomplishments
North Central Texas College Student of the Year 2013-2014
Certification
- Managers Food Handlers Certificate
- TABC
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Night Auditor
Hilton Garden Inn
05.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Andy B's - Denton, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant General Manager
Flying Squirrel Restaurant and Bar - Denton, Texas
12.2021 - 06.2022
Bartender
Andy B's - Denton, TX
05.2021 - 12.2021
Bartender
Main Event Fort Worth North - Fort Worth, TX
03.2020 - 06.2021
Cocktail Server
WinStar World Casino and Resort - Thackerville, OK
01.2019 - 03.2020
Night Auditor
WinStar World Casino and Resort - Thackerville, OK
01.2015 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
North Central Texas College