Sean Natale Barber
GAINESVILLE,GA
Summary
Driven restaurant server with several years of foodservice experience. Skillful in memorizing detailed menus for thorough customer education. Commended and recognized for maintaining positive attitude and great sense of humor during peak hours. Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sonic Drive-in Chicago, Uptown
St. Cloud, Florida
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Manager
Dennys Corp
Altamonte Springs, FL
01.2000 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Head Waiter
Salt Rock Grill
Indian Shores , Florida
10.2010 - 08.2018
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Ensured that the dining area was properly set up with clean linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Prepared seating charts for large parties.
- Assigned serving staff to specific stations throughout the restaurant.
- Trained new waiters on food service procedures and customer service standards.
- Monitored wait staff performance and provided feedback when necessary.
- Verified that all items ordered were delivered correctly to each table.
- Took initiative to anticipate guest needs before they arose, ensuring excellent customer service at all times.
- Verified that all dishes served met quality standards established by the restaurant's management team.
- Adhered to cash handling policies when accepting payments from customers.
- Worked closely with kitchen staff to ensure prompt delivery of food items when requested by guests.
- Dealt with customer issues for servers, consistently upholding professionalism and calmness to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Served high volume of tables at once and simultaneously supervised serving staff.
Server/Bartender
Parkshore Grill
St. Petersburg, Florida
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Bartender
Sam Seltzers
St.. Petersburg, FL
01.2010 - 10.2010
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
Server Trainer
Golden Corral Buffet
Altamonte Springs, FL
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Developed and presented comprehensive training materials on server setup, configuration, and maintenance.
- Created detailed instructional documentation for use in both classroom and online settings.
- Provided one-on-one support to ensure successful completion of training objectives.
- Monitored performance of trainees throughout the course duration to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained a positive learning environment by addressing any questions or concerns raised by participants promptly.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while using equipment during demonstrations.
- Mentored new instructors on proper delivery techniques for various types of training activities.
- Encouraged team collaboration among participants throughout the course duration.
Ground Radio Repair Technician
U.S. Army Active Duty
Washington , DC
08.1989 - 04.1995
- Performed routine maintenance and repair on ground radio equipment, such as transceivers, receivers, amplifiers, antennas and other components.
- Diagnosed problems with ground radio systems using specialized testing equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and power meters.
- Provided technical support to customers by troubleshooting complex issues related to ground radio operations.
- Repaired faulty circuit boards in various types of communication devices using soldering irons and other tools.
- Installed new software updates for ground radio systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Replaced defective components in a variety of electronic equipment used in ground radio communications.
- Calibrated and adjusted the settings of different types of communication devices to ensure optimal performance.
- Used hand and power tools to perform maintenance and troubleshooting duties.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Keiser University
Tallahassee, FL06-1997
High School Diploma -
St. Petersburg High School
Saint Petersburg, FL06-1987
Skills
Team Player
Organized
Detail Oriented
Adaptable
Problem Solver
Time Management
Industry Knowlegable
Timeline
Cook
Sonic Drive-in Chicago, Uptown
08.2023 - 06.2024
Server/Bartender
Parkshore Grill
06.2014 - 01.2018
Head Waiter
Salt Rock Grill
10.2010 - 08.2018
Bartender
Sam Seltzers
01.2010 - 10.2010
Server Trainer
Golden Corral Buffet
06.2008 - 06.2010
Manager
Dennys Corp
01.2000 - 06.2024
Ground Radio Repair Technician
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.1989 - 04.1995
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Keiser University
High School Diploma -
St. Petersburg High School