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Samantha Cruz

Lynbrook,NY

Summary

I am a very versatile person. I have been the hospitality business since I was 16 years old. I started out as a waitress 30 years. I have graduated restaurant management school in Manhattan. I have been a Restaurant Manager, a Maitre d’ a Dining Room Supervisor in a Luxury Senior Community. I also enjoy being a premium bartender and a Suite Attendant. I’ve decided I want to go back into a management position and start a new career. I am very friendly and easy to work with.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Delaware North Sportservice
Elmont, NY
10.2022 - Current
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.

I work at Nassau Coliseum and The UBS Center in different departments. I work Consessions, Premium Bartender, Suite Department Mixology cart Server and Bartender for Catering Department. I’m flexible and can do any position.

Restaurant Manager

Jackson Landing
Bellmore, New York
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant service flow.
  • Supervised staff training and development for optimal team performance.
  • Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels efficiently.
  • Implemented customer service standards to enhance guest satisfaction.

Maitre D'

Stuart Thomas Manor
Farmingdale, New York
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • Managed Banquet operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and care.
  • Supervised front-of-house staff to maintain high service standards.
  • I ensured that the events were smooth and successful

Education

Certification Program -

New York Restaurant Management School
New York City, NY
2003

Skills

  • Experience in all aspects of the hospitality industry
  • Inventory management
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Safe serve knowledge
  • Food service Compliance Knowledge
  • Education Training on Restaurant Management
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Excellent judgment
  • I am a motivated leader
  • I enjoyed the fast pace environment
  • Outgoing personality
  • I am a fair and balanced person

Timeline

Bartender

Delaware North Sportservice
10.2022 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Jackson Landing
11.2019 - 11.2021

Maitre D'

Stuart Thomas Manor
11.2016 - 11.2018

Certification Program -

New York Restaurant Management School
Samantha Cruz