Ryan Eckdale
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am a seasoned FOH professional with over a decade of experience in fast-paced, high-volume restaurants. Recognized for leadership in floor management and staff training, with a hands-on approach to service excellence. Skilled in cocktail creation, team development, inventory control, and maintaining pars. Committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences and supporting operational success from opening to close.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead/Lead Server
Met Him at a Bar
Los Angeles, California
01.2020 - Current
- Provide exceptional, friendly service to guests in a fast-paced, upbeat environment.
- Focus on upselling and keeping check averages high.
- Maintaining table coursing and timing out the guest experience to keep a steady flow throughout the shift.
- Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverages
- Served as lead trainer, coordinating new hires in all SOPs, POS systems, food knowledge, and service standards.
- Proficient in TOAST systems and POS systems.
- Manage weekly inventories for all dry goods, monitoring pars, and orders.
- Handle cash, comps, nightly deposits, and register reconciliation.
Server and Bartender
AR Cucina
Culver City, California
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Independently handled full bar service, set up and break down.
- Superior energetic service in a high-volume restaurant
- Specialized in Italian cocktails and cuisine, offering guest guidance throughout their experience
- Maintained bar inventory and communicated needs to management
Skills
FOH Leadership &Floor Supervision
Staff Training
SOP development
Inventory Management Par Maintenance
POS system Proficiency (10yr)
Craft & Classic Cocktail Execution
Cash Handling & Daily Reconciliation
Guest Relations & Upselling Food, Wine & Beverage Knowledge
Timeline
Shift Lead/Lead Server
Met Him at a Bar
01.2020 - Current
Server and Bartender
AR Cucina
07.2019 - 03.2020
Similar Profiles
Keehnan AndersonKeehnan Anderson
Shift Lead Manager/Bartender/Server at Met Him At A BarShift Lead Manager/Bartender/Server at Met Him At A Bar
Courtney VickersCourtney Vickers
Server, Hostess, Barista at Met Her At a BarServer, Hostess, Barista at Met Her At a Bar
Bradley GillettBradley Gillett
Bar supervisor/ Chef at The Met Wine and Tapas BarBar supervisor/ Chef at The Met Wine and Tapas Bar
Steve SobelSteve Sobel
VP OF CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT/Lead Copywriter at Critical Content/SK Global GroupVP OF CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT/Lead Copywriter at Critical Content/SK Global Group
IRIS LOPEZIRIS LOPEZ
Senior Improvement Coach at CORE DistrictsSenior Improvement Coach at CORE Districts