Seasoned F&B worker with 3+ years in management and 14+ years in the restaurant industry. 5+ years Social Media Management experience with outstanding references seeking an opportunity to utilize my diverse skill set.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager
Social Media Manager
Remote
02.2019 - Current
Developed creative digital marketing strategies for a variety of clients, increasing their social media presence and brand recognition
Expertly managed multiple social media accounts, ensuring content was professional, engaging, and on-brand
Monitored analytics closely, providing detailed reporting and insights to inform upcoming initiatives
Thinking outside the box to come up with new creative, on-brand, and innovative content
Staying up to date with current trends on all platforms.
Bar Manager/Bartender
The Prop Stop
Hammond, Louisiana
03.2018 - 05.2024
Performed numerous job duties including general bartending duties, ordering, restocking, training, and maintaining a positive work environment
Worked with high volumes of an array of customers with responsibility for the implementation of professionalism and tactfulness
Demonstrated leadership of a high volume hospitality team while engaging customers in a professional, enthusiastic manner
Experienced in mixology with a strong command of efficiency, speed, and multitasking
Was responsible for taking multiple orders and remembering all ingredients to the order
Coordinating with the team to ensure a schedule that is beneficial to both the company and team
Taking guest complaints and providing the best possible solution
End of day reports
Inventory to ensure the business is set up for success.
Server
Watr at the 1 Hotels South Beach
South Beach Miami, Florida
02.2022 - 03.2024
Opening and closing restaurant procedures including setting up and closing down workstations, dining room, and pool
Greet guests and make them feel welcomed
Assist others in carrying out their part of preparing/serving
Worked fast and effectively to bring quality cocktails/food to my guests' tables
Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing a friendly yet professional relationship with guests
Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
Provided all manner of server responsibilities including taking orders, bringing food/drinks to tables, ringing up orders in POS system, and closing out checks in a friendly, enthusiastic, professional, and timely manner
Provided friendly and attentive service
Worked with other servers and strive to be a team leader
Become familiar with regular guests to better suit their needs
Upheld the values of teamwork, responsibility, honesty, and reliability and the company's core values
Maintaining Forbes standards
Train new team members to set them up for success.
Server Trainer
Chimes Restaurant
Covington, LA
06.2020 - 02.2022
Develop and implement training programs for new servers, ensuring they are knowledgeable about the menu, service standards, and restaurant policies.
Provide hands-on training to new servers, demonstrating proper techniques for guest interaction, order taking, and table service.
Monitor the performance of new servers during training shifts, providing feedback and guidance for improvement.
Conduct ongoing training sessions for existing servers, focusing on areas for development and enhancing customer service skills.
Assist in the onboarding process for new servers, including completing necessary paperwork, setting up workstations, and introducing them to the team.
Serve as a mentor and resource for servers, offering support and guidance to help them succeed in their roles.
Bartender/Bar manager
Bualo Wild Wings
Hammond, Louisiana
10.2014 - 01.2022
Trained new and current employees (corporate trainer)
Setting up/breaking down a large indoor bar as well as outdoor patio bar each shift
Performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitizing and replenishing
Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made outstanding recommendations
Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Effectively communicated with a large restaurant team to produce quality service in a timely manner
Served each guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude
Used sale techniques to "up-sell"
Stocking liquor, beer, wine, glassware, fresh fruit/purees appropriately per shift
Memorized food/drink orders to be entered in on the computers
Taking inventory to set up for success throughout the work week
Coordinating with the bartenders/last year's sales to make a schedule beneficial to both the company and team.
Skills
Hospitality
Leadership
Bartending
Management
Luxury Hotel Expierence
Social Media Management
References
Pano Argyriades (Director of F&B 1Hotel)- (786) 219-6468
Lavetta Johnson (Manager at Buffalo Wild Wings) - (985)-602-7838
Victoria Gardner (Manager at The Prop Stop) - (985)-789-7140
Cristy Lawrence (Social Media Influencer) -(504)-975-2158