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Stuart Hartzell

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Offering over 45 years experience in the hospitality industry in various positions in a variety of both casual & fine dining including Bartender, Server, Matre'd, Host & Manager. Extensive knowledge of food, wine, beverage & customer service. I'm mature, articulate, reliable and an unpretentious professional. Currently semi retired prefer a part time position. I have flexible schedule.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Host

Longhorn Steakhouse
Atlanta , GA
02.2024 - 05.2024

Greet and seat guests upon arrival. Seat in orderly fashion to ensure prompt service. Answer all phone calls. Assist Servers as needed, bus & reset tables. Monitor dining room, bathrooms for cleanliness.

  • Answered inquiries regarding menu items, restaurant services, and special events or promotions.
  • Managed waitlists during peak hours; monitored incoming reservations via phone calls or online applications.
  • Enforced safety protocols while ensuring compliance with local health regulations.
  • Collected feedback from customers about their experience at the restaurant.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up side stations and restocking condiments.
  • Offered assistance to servers when needed during busy shifts.

Host

The Big Ketch
Atlanta, Georgia
10.2021 - 02.2024
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
  • Took reservations over phone and in person.

Host

Longhorn Steakhouse
Indianapolis , Indiana
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Ensured the hostel was clean and well-maintained by regularly inspecting rooms and common areas.
  • Organized daily staff meetings to discuss operations, customer service, and safety protocols.
  • Developed and implemented policies for guest check-in and check-out procedures.

Server

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Indianapolis , Indiana
05.2017 - 03.2020
  • Server at upscale Winery & Restarant.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-1976

Skills

  • Guest Relations
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Menu knowledge
  • Greeting guests

Timeline

Restaurant Host

Longhorn Steakhouse
02.2024 - 05.2024

Host

The Big Ketch
10.2021 - 02.2024

Host

Longhorn Steakhouse
06.2021 - 10.2021

Server

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
05.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Ball State University
Stuart Hartzell