Rani M. Vrudhula
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic individual with a passion for hospitality and customer service. Highly organized and skilled in time management and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Manager
Este
03.2023 - Current
- Maintain positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission. Este has been listed this year as one of the best new restaurants in America for Bon Appetit and New York Times.
- Create all schedules for FOH positions as well as sister restaurant, Bar Toti
- Lead host team in training and maintain oversight of reservations and bookings
Maitre'D/ Manager
Suerte
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Organization of 200-400 guest count reservations daily, guest interaction, and host trainer. Manager of service shifts with emphasis on building the host team
Service Manager
District Kitchen + Cocktails- Slaughter Lane
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Hired and trained all employees to service standards, promoted growth and created action plans
- Created staff schedules for 30+ employees, entered invoices and maintained labor costs
- Day to day operations of 3M revenue restaurant including cash handling, shift notes, excel spreadsheets, ordering of goods, and effective communication with co-management
Catering Lead
The Peached Tortilla
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Leader of all off-site events, weddings of 100+ guests
- Extensive planning of events and coordination with sales managers
Trainer, Server/Bartender, Shift Manager
District Kitchen + Cocktails- Anderson Lane
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Effectively trained all new hires to service standards/created training manuals, manager of day to day operations, bar prep/cocktail creations
Catering and Event Sales Manager
Jenna's Asian Kitchen
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Catering sales and organization of business lunch caterings, wedding caterings, private events
Marketing Coordinator
Reconnaissance Market Research
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Created marketing and social media campaigns
- Attended trade shows and ran booth, 50+ cold calls a day
- Assisted with financials, office organization, and day-to day operations
Education
BBA - Marketing
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2018
Timeline
Front of House Manager
Este
03.2023 - Current
Maitre'D/ Manager
Suerte
08.2021 - 03.2023
Service Manager
District Kitchen + Cocktails- Slaughter Lane
04.2021 - 09.2021
Catering Lead
The Peached Tortilla
03.2021 - 05.2021
Trainer, Server/Bartender, Shift Manager
District Kitchen + Cocktails- Anderson Lane
05.2019 - 03.2021
Catering and Event Sales Manager
Jenna's Asian Kitchen
08.2018 - 06.2019
Marketing Coordinator
Reconnaissance Market Research
08.2014 - 08.2018
BBA - Marketing
Texas State University
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