Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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TASKIN SONMEZ

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Fine Dining Server/ Bartender/Server Trainer. Dedicated Fine Dining Server and Bartender with over 20 years of experience in luxury hotels, high-volume restaurants, and upscale steakhouses. Proven ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences, increase sales through upselling, train new team members, and maintain the highest service standards. Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, and fine dining etiquette with a reputation for professionalism, reliability, and outstanding customer service.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

NYY Steakhouse
Coconut Creek, Florida
05.2025 - Current

Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high service quality, enhancing overall dining experience. Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs. Collaborated with team members during busy shifts to streamline workflow and improve guest satisfaction. Utilized knowledge of menu to make recommendations, enhancing customer dining experience. Attended to special dietary needs and preferences, ensuring customer satisfaction and personalized dining experience.

Server Trainer

The Boca Raton Resort and Club
Boca Raton, Florida
04.2025 - 10.2025

Served high volume mainly breakfast lunch and as needed dinner service. Mentored new hires through the ensuring they became productive team members quickly and efficiently. Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues and preventing negative reviews or feedback. Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers. Implemented upselling techniques, boosting overall revenue for the restaurant. Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods. Delivered exceptional fine dining service in a high-volume restaurant. Maintained guest satisfaction through personalized service. Consistently exceeded sales goals through suggestive selling.

Server/Bartender

Abiaka at Hard Rock Casino Guitar Hotel
Hollywood, Florida
06.2023 - 05.2025

Delivered exceptional guest service while maintaining the company standards. Always engage with our guests to understand their needs. Explain our menu and daily specials, deliver them exceptional service in timely manner. Since April 2025 I had an opportunity to be transferred within the company to the NYY Steak House in Coconut Creek location.

Server/Bartender

Vienna Wine Bar
Davie, Florida
09.2022 - 06.2023

Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. Assisted guests with menu selections and dietary restrictions effectively. Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies. Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.

Server

Luigi’s Tuscan Gril
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
11.2021 - 07.2022

Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers. Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business. Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Server / Bartender / Trainer

Belfry Inn and Bistro
Sandwich, Massachusetts
09.2014 - 10.2021

Served breakfast, lunch and dinner in a luxury fine dining hotel and restaurant Provided fine dining service to high volume guests. Worked as both Server and Bartender. Assisted with staff trainings. Maintained excellent guest satisfaction. Upsold food and beverages to increase sales. Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.

Seasonal Server

Mayflower Restaurant
Provincetown, Massachusetts
05.2012 - 09.2014

Greeted guests and provided menus. Delivered exceptional guest service in a high-volume fine dining restaurant. Trained and mentored new team members. Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking the supplies.

Seasonal Server

City Fish Market
Boca Raton, Florida
11.2013 - 04.2014

Explained new menu item, seasonal, and daily special details Memorized menu additions, changes, and limited offering. Delivered meals to tables promptly, ensuring guest satisfaction. Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.

Seasonal Server

Lobster Pot Restaurant
Provincetown, Massachusetts
05.2011 - 10.2013

Provide quality and excellence to all of our guests, make sure operation run smoothly. Delivered food and beverages promptly to customers. Memorized menu-additions, changes, and limited offerings.Explained new menu items, seasonal, and daily special details.

Seasonal Server /Captain Waiter

Pelican’s Nest Golf Club
Bonita Springs, Florida
11.2008 - 04.2013

Provide quality and exceptional service to the club members. Explained new menu items, seasonal, and daily special details.Memorized menu additions, changes, and limited offerings. Supervised dining staff to ensure high-quality service at the golf club. Trained new servers on menu items and customer service standards.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Food And Beverage

Tourism And Hotel Management
Istanbul, and, Turkey
09.2001 - 05.2005

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Liquor and wine knowledge
  • Menu memorization
  • Operation management
  • Staff management
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Upselling techniques
  • Fine dining experience
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Time management
  • Wine pairings
  • High volume dining

References

  • Chris Wilson / Belfry Inn And Bistro Owner (774) 836-5642
  • Kerry Fasanelli / General Manager at Abiaka (954) 275-9995
  • Daniel Gutierrez / Nyy Executive Chef (786) 709-6266

Certification

Court of Master Sommelier

Level 1 certified

Timeline

Server

NYY Steakhouse
05.2025 - Current

Server Trainer

The Boca Raton Resort and Club
04.2025 - 10.2025

Server/Bartender

Abiaka at Hard Rock Casino Guitar Hotel
06.2023 - 05.2025

Server/Bartender

Vienna Wine Bar
09.2022 - 06.2023

Server

Luigi’s Tuscan Gril
11.2021 - 07.2022

Server / Bartender / Trainer

Belfry Inn and Bistro
09.2014 - 10.2021

Seasonal Server

City Fish Market
11.2013 - 04.2014

Seasonal Server

Mayflower Restaurant
05.2012 - 09.2014

Seasonal Server

Lobster Pot Restaurant
05.2011 - 10.2013

Seasonal Server /Captain Waiter

Pelican’s Nest Golf Club
11.2008 - 04.2013

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Food And Beverage

Tourism And Hotel Management
09.2001 - 05.2005
TASKIN SONMEZ