Tahj King
New Orleans ,LA
Summary
Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Waiter
Shaya
2024.04 - Current
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Served as a liaison between kitchen staff and guests regarding dietary restrictions or special requests ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all.
- Facilitated clear communication between the front-and back-of-house teams, improving overall restaurant efficiency.
Senior Waiter
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
2023.12 - 2024.04
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Served as a liaison between kitchen staff and guests regarding dietary restrictions or special requests ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all.
- Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety, and well-being of guests.
Senior Waiter
Luke
2021.03 - 2023.12
- Mentored junior waitstaff to improve their skills and maintain a high standard of service, resulting in a more cohesive team.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Served as a liaison between kitchen staff and guests regarding dietary restrictions or special requests ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all.
Education
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA 2016.08 - 2017.05
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson Highschool
Metairie, LA05.2016
Skills
Adaptive Learning
Strong Communication Skills
Sales Techniques
Food safety understanding
Exceptional customer service
Cash Handling
Timeline
Senior Waiter
Shaya
2024.04 - Current
Senior Waiter
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
2023.12 - 2024.04
Senior Waiter
Luke
2021.03 - 2023.12
Nicholls State University
2016.08 - 2017.05
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson Highschool