Saki Noguchi
San Francisco,CA
Summary
I am a dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in high-volume dining and event catering, notably at Good Good Culture Club. Demonstrating strong work ethic and calm demeanor, optimizing dining crew workflow and ensuring quality control. Successful Front of House Team Member with extensive restaurant experience. Adaptable and adept at various FOH to changing demands in the environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front of House Staff Member
Good Good Culture Club
12.2021 - Current
- Excelled in overall dining room service: running, bussing, serving, guest directing.
- Multi-tasking between drink making and guest service behind bar.
- Knowledge of basic bartending techniques and preparation of cocktail building (classic and contemporary cocktails).
Catering Server
Nopalito
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with banquet manager to coordinate event set up and schedule.
- Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
- Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements.
Server
Nihon Whisky Lounge
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Extensive knowledge of single malt scotch and Japanese whisky (library collection was up to 700 bottles).
- Handled high-volume guest count with grace (weekends anticipated 90+ guest count for one section).
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers. This included in-house private bottle collection for regulars.
Server
Tsunami Panhandle - Sake and Sushi Bar
07.2015 - 03.2020
- Built warm relationships to cultivate regular customers as a server at a neighborhood restaurant.
- Acquired extensive knowledge in sake and shochu, with menu including up to 70 bottles.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure high end dining experience for guests.
Education
GED -
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA06-2015
Skills
- Slack
- Toast POS
- Resy OS
- Open Table OS
- Excel Spreadsheet
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Front of House Staff Member
Good Good Culture Club
12.2021 - Current
Catering Server
Nopalito
09.2021 - 12.2021
Server
Nihon Whisky Lounge
08.2015 - 03.2020
Server
Tsunami Panhandle - Sake and Sushi Bar
07.2015 - 03.2020
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
GED -
City College of San Francisco
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