Ryan Simonelli
Annandale,USA
Summary
Proven to excel in high-pressure environments, successfully utilizing multitasking abilities and excellent communication skills at Juniper Hill Restaurant and Bar. Efficiently tracking orders and collaborating with the team to consistently enhance customer dining experiences. Demonstrated adeptness in handling high-pressure moments and effective time-management skills during undergraduate studies at a top university for program. Strong passion for psychology and cognitive science, eager to expand knowledge through valuable professional experience in the near future.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Expeditor/Food Runner
Juniper Hill Restaurant and Bar
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed effective methods for tracking and expediting orders
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new employees
- Effectively communicated with chefs, servers and other kitchen staff to deliver meals on time
- Provided excellent customer service by being attentive to guests' needs and requests
- Exhibited strong multitasking skills when working under pressure during peak hours
- Maintained professional communication with wait staff, cooks, and managers while on the job
- Assisted servers with delivering food to tables and refilling beverages
- Utilized knowledge of menu items to provide accurate descriptions of dishes to customers upon request
- Efficiently restocked supplies such as condiments, utensils, and napkins for dining room use
- Successfully completed side work duties as assigned by management team
- Ensured all dishes were properly presented according to restaurant standards
- Communicated with hostess to drive efficient seating, table utilization and guest service
- Developed effective problem solving skills while troubleshooting unexpected issues that arose during service periods
- Regularly checked stock levels of food items within kitchen areas
- Proficiently operated a POS system to accurately process customer orders
Front Register Worker
RC Collectibles
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Organized work area, stocked shelves and rotated merchandise to ensure freshness
- Set up live auction events for customers
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving complaints and assisting customers with selections
- Followed established company procedures for handling transactions, refunds and exchanges
- Balanced receipts and payments in cash registers
Deli Worker
Annandale Family Deli
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Ensured that all areas were properly cleaned before closing each day including floors, countertops and refrigeration units
- Prepared cold subs, salads and other deli items according to customer requests
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills while interacting with customers and co-workers
- Proficient in operating cash registers, scales, wrapping machines and other deli equipment
- Collaborated with fellow team members to complete daily tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of cleanliness
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment and safety protocols within the kitchen area
- Stocked shelves with a variety of products including meats, cheeses, salads and prepared foods
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Cognitive Science
Rutgers University
05.2027
Skills
- Reliability
- Team Member Training
- Guest Service
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
Volunteer Experience
Camp Counselor, South Ridge Community Church, Annandale, NJ, 06/01/24, 06/30/24. Showed leadership skills by motivating campers to participate in team-building activities. Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning experience for the kids. Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while supervising large groups of children. Developed strong organizational skills by planning and executing daily camp activities for children aged 6-12. Communicated with parents and answered questions regarding camp policies and activities. Created and implemented camp activities. Organized and explained rules for various team games and activities. Utilized patience and understanding when dealing with challenging behavior from campers.
References
References available upon request
Weightlifting, running, swimming, reading, cooking.
Passionate about physical exercise and health through various forms of training and healthy cooking. Throughly enjoy reading to gain new knowledge regarding topics related to the mind and psychology
Timeline
Expeditor/Food Runner
Juniper Hill Restaurant and Bar
04.2022 - 08.2024
Front Register Worker
RC Collectibles
09.2021 - 01.2022
Deli Worker
Annandale Family Deli
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Cognitive Science
Rutgers University
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