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Rachel Gramith

Minneapolis,MN
Rachel Gramith

Summary

Quick learning, always adjusting, eager to grow professional looking for something bigger to contribute to. Organized, adaptable and hardworking in both group and individual settings. Experience being an effective creator of service structures with thoughtful organization. Enthusiastic and reliable professional who takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

BLVD Kitchen And Bar

Private Dining Server/Coordinator
10.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinate 3+ fellow employees to properly execute plated multi-course dinners, cocktail parties, formal presentations, and casual events flawlessly.
  • Assessed plated meals for adherence to presentation standards and verified food items against guests' orders prior to delivery.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Ensured presentations and formal business events go exactly as planned by the host and ensure all guests are happy in the process as well.

BLVD Kitchen and Bar

Server/In-Store-Trainer
10.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Accomodate and anticipate guest needs in regards to customer service and food and beverage service
  • Train all incoming employees in the culture and methods of the restaurant
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.

Kona Grill And Sushi

Server/Shift Supervisor/In-Store-Trainer
08.2015 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Administer prompt and friendly service to guests
  • Oversaw 10-12 front of house employees while in the shift supervisor position
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

Granite City Food And Brewery

Local Store Marketer
06.2011 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Took part in local marketing techniques, increased clientele base, encouraged donation-based events and capitalized on bringing local business to the store
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.

Granite City Food and Brewery

Server/Bartender/Hostess
06.2011 - 04.2015

Job overview

  • Provide a welcoming first introduction to guests coming into the restaurant
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

Education

St. Cloud State University
Saint Cloud

Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology
12.2015

University Overview

3.0 GPA

Professional Development: Archaeology Field School

  • Relevant Coursework: Minor; Marketing

Skills

  • Phone Inquiries
  • Special Events
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Allergy Sensitivities
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Station Preparation
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Guest Inquiries
  • Organizing Supplies
  • Special Requests

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 3-15 staff members.
  • Achieved sales of 9 million per year by completing private dining events with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 3-15 in the development of the Private Dining Program at BLVD in Minnetonka, MN.

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Timeline

Private Dining Server/Coordinator

BLVD Kitchen And Bar
10.2017 - Current

Server/In-Store-Trainer

BLVD Kitchen and Bar
10.2017 - Current

Server/Shift Supervisor/In-Store-Trainer

Kona Grill And Sushi
08.2015 - 10.2017

Local Store Marketer

Granite City Food And Brewery
06.2011 - 07.2015

Server/Bartender/Hostess

Granite City Food and Brewery
06.2011 - 04.2015

St. Cloud State University

Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology
Rachel Gramith