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SUZY DIAS

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Organized Front of the House Manager with experience in fast-paced dining restaurant environments. Effective creator of service structures with thoughtful organization. Efficient house manager and facilitator of rapid table turnover, boosting volume and increasing sales opportunities. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/bartender

Earls
06.2021 - Current
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Front Desk Specialist

Eyecare Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.

Packaging

Herbal Life
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different items and packaging materials.
  • Operated and maintained packaging equipment with focus on safety and productivity.
  • Counted items to verify accuracy of orders.
  • Loaded items onto conveyor belts and pallets.
  • Operated shrink wrap, banding and other wrapping machines.
  • Weighed packaged items to calculate total weight.
  • Monitored inventory levels to report on shortages or excess.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained neat, clean, and safe workspace to avoid hazards and increase safety by [Number]%.
  • Inspected items for defects and damage.

Village Tavern Manager

Reynolda Village
08.2016 - 12.2021
  • Placed 2nd in all stores across US for top wine sales
  • Moved up the ranks in less than 6 months
  • Gaining teammates trust in work ethics and values
  • Inventing fresh ideas of structures and procedures
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Rock Bottom Brewery, Centennial. CO
08.2013 - 04.2016
  • Placing first with all promotions and product selling
  • Learning all key functions of the restaurant
  • Ensuring all team members are utilizing all aspects of day to day functions
  • Constantly updating product knowledge of food and beverages
  • Helping assist Managers with prepping and expediting of all foods
  • Coordinating with the Banquet Manager to ensure all product and beverages are produced in a timelyfashion
  • Marketing out our product to companies for Banquet Sales

FOH and Bar Manager

Buffalo Wild wings
01.2012 - 05.2014
  • Extensive profit/loss experience in standardization of portions and implementation of labor cost controls
  • Documents end-of-month, daily and weekly transactions, prepares bi-weekly payroll
  • Negotiate with several suppliers and vendors to ensure the restaurant obtains the best prices possible
  • Perform routine inspections of the restaurant premises to ensure everything is up to standard
  • Assigned the staff various duties around the restaurant to ensure tasks were carried out on time
  • Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, schedule and terminate employees
  • Oversee inventory control ordering, food sanitation and quality control of food products.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Event Management

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding

DeVry University
Villa Park, IL

Skills

  • TIPS certified
  • Customer-oriented
  • Strong leader
  • Supervisory skills
  • Operations management
  • Staff development talent
  • Full service restaurant background
  • Honed marketing skills
  • Proven sales record
  • Hiring and training
  • Order Accuracy
  • Wine Pairings
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • Assistant Manager 01/2011 Smashburger Denver, Co
  • Investigated and resolved food/beverage quality and service complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction andrepeat business
  • Able to motivate employees to perform to their maximum potential
  • Exceptional organizational and planning skills; enjoy new challenges
  • Dedicated manager with a strong work ethic and ability to build lasting client relations
  • Server
  • Fado Irish Pub01/2011 to
  • Current Denver,
  • CO
  • Maintaining a perfect score on several secret shopper reports
  • Giving excellent service on high volume baseball games
  • Working well with other coworkers and maintaining a positive work environment
  • Server BB's
  • Kitchen01/2010 to01/2011 Aspen,
  • CO
  • Proven ability to quickly learn all aspects of new menus and specialties
  • Maintaining composure at stressful situations, handling large crowds, and putting guests at ease
  • Comprehensive knowledge of alcoholic beverage of mixing and History of providing positivecommunications with guest and co-workers to ensure proficient and timely order placements
  • Manager
  • Hofbraus01/2008 to 01/2010
  • Panama City Beach,
  • Fl
  • Managing a high volume restaurant and staff over 80 professionals
  • In charge of administration, budget, programming, and organization of employee files
  • Ordered merchandise, wine, and liquor and ensuring inventories were up to par systems
  • Supervised dining room and provided continuous training to maintain high quality of customer service
  • Account Executive Loan Officer 01/2006 to 01/2008 Household Finance Corporation Alexandria,
  • VA
  • Astute leader with proven success in managing multi-million dollar mortgage, home equity, and consumerlending product operations
  • Gained profitable relationships with current and prospective customers
  • Scheduled numerous appointments per week through aggressive cold calling
  • Listened attentively to customers and produced a plan introducing the best product to suit the customer'sneeds
  • Proactive Sales Professional with the ability to close sales, farm new customers, and grow existingaccounts
  • Provided exceptional customer service with extensive product knowledge
  • Consistently earned top ranks in sales performances in every position by generating nearly 3 million dollar gainin under 6 months
  • Bartender 01/2001 to 01/2006 Hard Times Café Woodbridge, VA
  • Will always step outside the comfort zone in order to help coworkers and management
  • Loves to work with people and has the exceptional ability to adapt to surroundings
  • Satisfying the needs of guests to insure proper service while maintaining good relations
  • Accurately prepared itemized checks and handled payment complications Developed repeat business byestablishing close and long lasting relationships with customers
  • TGI FRIDAYS
  • Had an extensive time of employment
  • Was a motivator and mentor to new staff and present employees
  • Constantly stepping up and beyond duties in order to achieve success
  • Data Specialist
  • Winstar Communications01/2000 to01/2002
  • Herndon, VA
  • Was in charge of major telecom bridges through out the US
  • Assisted clients with broadband services and internet
  • Exceptional Database Processor
  • Retail Assistant Manager
  • Dots01/1997 to01/1999
  • Woodbridge, VA
  • Have an artistic ability to take on extraordinary tasks
  • Providing all employees with necessary training and development to achieve personal and organizationalgoals
  • Being able to complete projects and guidelines in a timely manner
  • Coordinating fashions to meet in the reproductions of current lifestyles.

Additional Information

  • Additional Information, Awards and Recognition HFC Gold Winner Award of Excellence for outstanding Sales achievements andexceptional customer service. NCO Passion of Excellence 5 years of Service Certificate of Dedication

Certification

TIPS Certified

Medical Billing and Coding

Event Management

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Front Desk Specialist

Eyecare Center
10.2022 - 03.2023

Packaging

Herbal Life
02.2022 - 07.2022

Server/bartender

Earls
06.2021 - Current

Village Tavern Manager

Reynolda Village
08.2016 - 12.2021

Rock Bottom Brewery, Centennial. CO
08.2013 - 04.2016

FOH and Bar Manager

Buffalo Wild wings
01.2012 - 05.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Event Management

Arapahoe Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding

DeVry University
SUZY DIAS