Scott Opincar
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Hardworking Server who thrives under pressure and goes above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences. Ten years experience serving guests at the highest standards of upscale restaurants. Food expertise emphasis on prime steak/seafood, modern American cuisine, and authentic Italian. Extensive wine knowledge; with a strong passion for learning more.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Server, Assistant FOH manager
Crop Bistro & Bar
Cleveland, OH
08.2012 - Current
-Responsible for reshaping service standards for the FOH staff.
-Assistance in bar and wine program maintenance and innovation.
-Assistance in bar and wine program maintenance and innovation.
Wine Director/ Service Captain
XO Prime Steaks
Cleveland, Ohio
03.2010 - 08.2012
-While at XO I was responsible for the ordering and direction of the wine list, as well as educating the staff.
-I was also responsible for maintaining and managing the service staff, while emphasizing the highest level of standards for our guests.
Server, Bartender, Assistant Wine director
Crop Bistro & Bar
Cleveland, OH
01.2007 - 02.2010
-Assisted in the creative direction of the bar program, with an emphasis on progressive cocktails, and wine pairing.
-Promoted to manage FOH service as the lead server, and assistant wine director.
-Managed inventory, assisted in food and wine training, and lead by example.
Bartender/ Server/ Bar Manager
Massimo de Milano
Cleveland, OH
01.2004 - 01.2007
-Emphasis on fine dining service standards and guest relations was key.
-Responsible for dinner service, wine presentations, and high volume private events.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Cleveland State University
Current
Bachelor's of Science - undefined
Cleveland State University
2010
Skills
-Top-tier, full-service dining background
-Courteous, professional demeanor
-Committed team player
-Extensive food and wine
knowledge
-Punctual and dependable
-Always willing to learn
References
Sara Koski, General Manager-Crop Bistro, 216-696-2767
Zydenko Zovic, Proprietor-Xo Prime Steaks, 216-861-1919
Teresa Budynski, Heidelberg Wine distributor, 216-407-8115
Abram Nouefer, industry colleague, 216-659-05661
Zydenko Zovic, Proprietor-Xo Prime Steaks, 216-861-1919
Teresa Budynski, Heidelberg Wine distributor, 216-407-8115
Abram Nouefer, industry colleague, 216-659-05661
Timeline
Server, Assistant FOH manager
Crop Bistro & Bar
08.2012 - Current
Wine Director/ Service Captain
XO Prime Steaks
03.2010 - 08.2012
Server, Bartender, Assistant Wine director
Crop Bistro & Bar
01.2007 - 02.2010
Bartender/ Server/ Bar Manager
Massimo de Milano
01.2004 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Cleveland State University
Bachelor's of Science - undefined
Cleveland State University