Rie Gordon
WOODSIDE
Summary
Extensive experience working in Sushi restaurants has allowed me to learn a wealth of knowledge about sushi, sake, and wine.
I also have experience with sake pairings, and basic cocktail mixing.
Excel at recalling customers names and menu preferences.
Comfortable with busy restaurants including Omakase Sushi, Kaiseki Cuisine, lunch, and dinner.
Flexible with shift scheduling, value teamwork, and can provide holiday coverage.
Team communication skills are good.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Sushi SEKI
Times Square,New York, NY
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Communicated well with the chef and served customers at the sushi counter and tables.
- Since many customers were tourists and Broadway theater goers, the service was attentive to make sure customers arrived at their desired time.
- Cocktail Mixing
- Worked well with team members to maintain quality service.
- Provided comfortable and special service by remembering the preference of detailed orders of regular customers.
- Knowledgeable on the ingredients of all the dishes and made accommodations for customer allergies.
- Multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Server
HIROHISA Kaiseki
Soho, New York, NY
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Sake pairings were offered to accompany Kaiseki cuisine.
- Since the menu changes every month, quickly memorized the ingredients and where they came from and explained them to the customers.
- Experienced and familiar with antique tableware
- Explained the tableware so that customer could enjoy the fusion of cooking and tableware.
- Strived to provide high-end service so that customers could enjoy their food and drinks at their own pace.
- Multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
Server
Sushi Ann
Midtown, New York, NY
12.2014 - 03.2021
- Communicated well with the chef and served customers at the sushi counter and tables.
- Provided comfortable and special service by remembering the preferences and detailed orders of regular customers.
- Knowledgeable on the ingredients of all the dishes and took care of customer allergies.
- Multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Server
USHIWAKAMARU
Soho, New York, NY
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Sushi Restaurant
- Sushi Restaurant
- Communicated well with the chef and served customers at the sushi counter and tables.
- Provided comfortable and special service by remembering the preferences and detailed orders of regular customers.
- Knowledgeable on the ingredients of all the dishes and took care of customer allergies.
- Multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Kuwasawa Design School
Tokyo, Japan03-1998
High School Diploma -
Junshin Jyoshi High School
Tokyo, Japan03-1996
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Communication Skills
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food and beverage pairings
- Multitasking Skills
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Server
Sushi SEKI
05.2022 - 01.2025
Server
HIROHISA Kaiseki
12.2021 - 05.2022
Server
Sushi Ann
12.2014 - 03.2021
Server
USHIWAKAMARU
06.2014 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts -
Kuwasawa Design School
High School Diploma -
Junshin Jyoshi High School