Experienced restaurant worker that brings enthusiasm, dedication, and an exceptional work ethic to ensure a pleasurable dining experience for all patrons. Easily handles high volume dining, quality customer service, and a wide variety of all restaurant needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder, Co-Owner
Phil & Jim’s Steaks & Hoagies
11.2019 - 11.2022
Purchased and effectively reopened a failing business during a global pandemic to
not only become more successful than ever, but to also win many regional and
national awards
Ensured that customers were consistently satisfied with their food as well as
continually turning a profit for the restaurant
Oversaw the kitchen staff as they prepared, cooked, and presented the meals, as
well as monitored the wait staff as they served customers
Worked with the cleaning staff to make sure everything was up to food and health
standards
Successfully kept track of inventory, payroll, managing the budget and making
the schedule for the workers
Enforced COVID-19 safety measures
Owner, Head Fitness and Nutrition Coach
Philly Fit Girl Health & Wellness Services
06.2014 - 02.2020
Independent owner of Philly Fit Girl, a fitness and nutrition coaching business
Helped clients develop better eating habits, achieve their weight-loss goals and
ultimately maintain healthy and fulfilling lifestyle changes
Advised successful weight-management plans
Grew business independently and retained clients for many years
Managed and treated each client as an individual and worked with them according
to their personality and ability to receive and retain information
Modified every plan based on the needs, potential injuries or health issues of each
client
Successfully instructed and motivated each client with excellent communication
skills
Manager, Mixologist
Rouge 98, Inc
06.2007 - 06.2014
Oversaw food preparation, ensured compliance with health, safety, food handling,
and hygiene standards
Ensured customer satisfaction with all aspects of the restaurant and dining
experience
Handled customer complaints by resolving issues in a diplomatic and courteous
manner
Developed an award winning beverage program
Managed inventory and worked with sales representatives from beer, wine, and
spirits corporations
Oversaw team performance
Handled team conflicts
Streamlined operations
Worked extremely well under pressure in one of the most high paced, high
profile, demanding restaurants in Philadelphia
Catered to VIP guests with efficiency and confidence
Ensured each customer experience was positive and memorable
Handled stress in a high pressure environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE
05.2007
Skills
Disciplined and highly-organized in work habits, a fast-thinker in a high pressure
environment
Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions
A natural leader, able to work efficiently independently and part of a team
Innovative, creative, detail oriented and self-motivated
Exceeds expectations through education, skill refinement, and worldliness
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Experience in customer relations
Experience in project management
Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions
Reliable, flexible, and works well with others
Community Involvement
Navigated the myriad governmental channels to allow for a city block party to raise money and awareness for PAWS in June of 2014
Organizer and volunteer for The Philadelphia Burger Brawl, a yearly event that funds literacy programming through technology for Philadelphia’s underserved children in public elementary schools. 2011-2017
Schuylkill River Trail Ambassador and volunteer contributing to the cleanliness of the trail, 2016-2019
Contributor to Young Friends of Rittenhouse Square to raise money for the upkeep of the Square, 2016-2018
Timeline
Co-Founder, Co-Owner
Phil & Jim’s Steaks & Hoagies
11.2019 - 11.2022
Owner, Head Fitness and Nutrition Coach
Philly Fit Girl Health & Wellness Services
06.2014 - 02.2020
Manager, Mixologist
Rouge 98, Inc
06.2007 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business
Wilmington University
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