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Shannon Morrissey

Dallas,TX

Summary

Equipped with strong background in hospitality, special events, training, and management. Passion for training and developing teams that carry on skills and hospitable culture. Dedicated, hardworking, driven, and professional leader with strong knowledge in hospitality fields and managing large groups of people.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Culinary Dropout
09.2024 - Current
  • Manage, coach, and inspire a team of servers, back servers, hosts, bartenders, and BOH employees
  • AOR - BEO and Training manager
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
  • Mentored and developed staff members for career advancement opportunities, leading to a more skilled and motivated workforce
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty
  • Uphold and maintain FRC standards and culture within the restaurant
  • Bringing great hospitality, every time to all guests and employees

New Restaurant Opening Server Trainer

Culinary Dropout
08.2023 - Current
  • Travel the country opening new FRC restaurants. These restaurants include:

Culinary Dropout Charlotte

Culinary Dropout Atlanta (Perimeter)

Culinary Dropout Birmingham

Culinary Dropout Charlotte "Pulse Check"

Culinary Dropout Dallas

Blanco Coronado

Doughbird Dallas

  • Train groups of 100+ new employees in FRC Standards of Hospitality and Culture
  • Lead modules, small and large group training
  • Public speaking, teaching, and inspiring
  • Monitored new server performance and offered continuous support and feedback throughout training period
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers
  • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with trainees to drive successful learning outcomes

Lead Banquet Event Server

Culinary Dropout
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Provide elevated service to VIP guests under contract
  • Plan, set up, and serve special events
  • Work half and full property buyouts
  • Lead, direct, and delegate a team of BEO servers and lead the execution of events
  • Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams by effectively conveying guest needs and priorities

Server

Culinary Dropout
08.2021 - 09.2024
  • Full time server at one of the nation's top gastropubs
  • Explain menu and take orders, run food, bussed tables, make basic alcoholic drinks for guests
  • Treated all guests with the best hospitality, upholding Fox Restaurant Concepts standards of service
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships

Server

The Grill at The Boulders Resort & Spa
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Full-time server at one of the world's best golf resorts
  • Tended to customer's needs while providing VIP customer service
  • Ran food, bussed tables, made basic alcoholic drinks for customers

Assistant Manager

Palm Beach Tan
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Led a team of employees
  • Resolved customer and employee issues
  • Track of inventory and sales
  • Created schedules, received packages, weekly paperwork

Tanning Consultant

Palm Beach Tan
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Part time retail and sales associate
  • Basic cleaning and upkeep of the salon
  • Highly commissions based

Education

AA - Hospitality & Tourism Management

Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ

Event Planning & Management Certificate -

Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ

High School Diploma -

Pinnacle High School
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service and engagement
  • Hospitality
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Coordinating
  • Employee Training
  • Team management

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Culinary Dropout
09.2024 - Current

New Restaurant Opening Server Trainer

Culinary Dropout
08.2023 - Current

Lead Banquet Event Server

Culinary Dropout
08.2022 - 09.2024

Server

Culinary Dropout
08.2021 - 09.2024

Server

The Grill at The Boulders Resort & Spa
04.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant Manager

Palm Beach Tan
01.2020 - 04.2021

Tanning Consultant

Palm Beach Tan
09.2019 - 01.2020

Event Planning & Management Certificate -

Scottsdale Community College

High School Diploma -

Pinnacle High School

AA - Hospitality & Tourism Management

Scottsdale Community College
Shannon Morrissey