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Rodney Byers

Amarillo

Summary

Dynamic food service professional with over 10 years of experience in team leadership and customer service. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences and ensure food safety through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Ocean Prime
Dallas
2015 - 2025
  • Provided exceptional service to guests in a high-end dining environment.
  • Assisted with menu recommendations and wine pairings for patrons.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to tables.
  • Trained new waitstaff on restaurant procedures and customer service standards.

Food and Beverage Manager

Mortons Steakhouse
Dallas
2011 - 2015
  • Coordinated inventory management for food and beverage supplies.
  • Analyzed sales data from POS systems on a weekly basis in order to track progress against budget targets.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers in order to secure discounts on bulk orders of food items or beverages.
  • Maximized revenue and profits of hotel food services through customer satisfaction, employee engagement and meticulously clean, sanitary and safe environments.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily transactions using point-of-sale systems.

Owner/Operator

Firehouse grill
grill
2004 - 2008
  • Managed daily operations and ensured smooth restaurant functionality.
  • Supervised staff and coordinated training for new team members.
  • Developed menu items and maintained food quality standards.
  • Oversaw inventory management and ordered supplies as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food service.

Head Bartender

judge beans
Irving
1997 - 2002
  • Managed bar inventory, ensuring timely restocking and organization.
  • Trained new bartenders on techniques and customer service standards.
  • Provided excellent customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area at all times.
  • Enforced responsible alcohol service policies to promote guest safety.

Education

Level One Sommelier

Court of Masters
Dallas, TX
01-2018

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Leveland Community College
Levelland, TX
01-1989

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Wine pairing
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Sales analysis

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Ocean Prime
2015 - 2025

Food and Beverage Manager

Mortons Steakhouse
2011 - 2015

Owner/Operator

Firehouse grill
2004 - 2008

Head Bartender

judge beans
1997 - 2002

Level One Sommelier

Court of Masters

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Leveland Community College

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