Hi, I’m
Tavis X. Crayk
Server/Manager
Newport,OREGON
Summary
OBJECTIVES To obtain employment in a position with room for advancement with a great company.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pelican BrewingLincoln City, Oregon
Server
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Puerta Vallarta Of Yelm
Server
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Riverwater Bar&Grille | Nisqually Red Wind Casino
Server/Bartender
08.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- 4677
- Maintain the standards of a fine dining atmosphere by dressing every day in properly cleaned and pressed uniform, keeping clean cut, well groomed appearance and hygiene, maintaining the proper attitude and demeanor of a fine dining server
- Able to accurately keep track and manage food and drink orders on and up to 8 table sections, communicate special accommodations in diet or allergies, maintaining a level head and managing stress in a fast paced environment
- Responsible for following standards of the brand in food preparation and service to guests/ Maintain cleaning procedures and maintenance of equipment/ Overall cleanliness of restaurant including kitchen, dining area, bar area, and service stations
- Able to work different job positions if necessary (bartending and serving)
- Maintain relationships with guests/Check in with tables to ensure their experience is positive/Handle guest complaints when applicable
- Cash handling/Deposits/POS systems operations
Panera Bread West Olympia
Assistant Manager
09.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Manage all aspects of the restaurant/ Day to day operations
- Control food & labor costs in accordance with flow of business and monthly budgets
- Manage staff of 35+ employees/ Maintain employee files/ Interviewing, hiring, evaluating performance, disciplining, and termination/ Oversee training of new hires
- Weekly inventory of food and bar/ Ordering supplies, receiving deliveries, maintain relationships with vendors and reps
- Responsible for staff following standards of the brand in food preparation and service to guests/ Maintain cleaning procedures and maintenance of equipment/ Overall cleanliness of restaurant including kitchen, dining area, bar area, and outside grounds & parking lot
- Able to work all job positions if necessary/ Trained to work as line cook, server, bartender, and host
- Maintain relationships with guests and residents/Check in with tables to ensure their experience is positive/Handle guest complaints when applicable
- Cash handling/Deposits/POS systems operations
Seventeen51 Restaurant
Dining Room Manager
07.2017 - 09.2019
Job overview
- 7553
- Manage all aspects of the restaurant/ Day to day operations
- Control food & labor costs in accordance with flow of business and monthly budgets
- Manage staff of 35+ employees/ Maintain employee files/ Interviewing, hiring, evaluating performance, disciplining, and termination/ Oversee training of new hires
- Weekly inventory of food and bar/ Ordering supplies, receiving deliveries, maintain relationships with vendors and reps
- Responsible for staff following standards of the brand in food preparation and service to guests/ Maintain cleaning procedures and maintenance of equipment/ Overall cleanliness of restaurant including kitchen, dining area, bar area, and outside grounds & parking lot
- Able to work all job positions if necessary/ Trained to work as line cook, server, bartender, and host
- Maintain relationships with guests and residents/Check in with tables to ensure their experience is positive/Handle guest complaints when applicable
- Cash handling/Deposits/POS systems operations
- Maintaining and organizing a catering calendar that services over 25 reoccurring banquet groups as well as intercompany events and activities
- Menu planning and event planning in accordance with the needs of the restaurants catering calendar as well as the main restaurant menu (daily specials, limited menus, event menus)
Denny’s
Restaurant Manager
10.2015 - 07.2017
Job overview
- 0220
- Manage all aspects of the restaurant/ Day to day operations
- Control food & labor costs in accordance with flow of business and monthly budgets
- Manage staff of 35+ employees/ Maintain employee files/ Interviewing, hiring, evaluating performance, disciplining, and termination/ Oversee training of new hires
- Weekly inventory of food and bar/ Ordering supplies, receiving deliveries, maintain relationships with vendors and reps
- Responsible for staff following standards of the brand in food preparation and service to guests/ Maintain cleaning procedures and maintenance of equipment/ Overall cleanliness of restaurant including kitchen, dining area, bar area, and outside grounds & parking lot
- Able to work all job positions if necessary/ Trained to work as line cook, server, bartender, and host
- Maintain relationships with guests/Check in with tables to ensure their experience is positive/Handle guest complaints when applicable
- Cash handling/Deposits/POS systems operations
Key Holder | Petsense, LLC
Customer Service
01.2014 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Cash Handling/ Cash Register Operation/ Deposits
- Training on Cat/Dog Nutrition for Staff
- Open/ Close Store
- Merchandising
- Receiving Deliveries and Putting Away Merchandise
Mud Bay, INC
Shift Lead
04.2011 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Customer Service/ Cash Handling/ Cash Register Operation/ Deposits
- Training of New Staff
- Knowledge of Cat/Dog Anatomy and Nutrition
- Ordering/Maintaining of Store Supplies
- Relations with Charities and Vendor Reps
Education
American Intercontinental University
Bachelor’s Degree from Business Administration, Business Management
Evergreen State CollegeOlympia, WA
from Studied Liberal Arts
2000
Morton High SchoolMorton, WA
High School Diploma
1998
University Overview
at 16 years old
Skills
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Wine Pairings
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Bill Computation
- POS Operation
- Management of 30 employees
Timeline
Server
Pelican Brewing
05.2024 - Current
Server
Puerta Vallarta Of Yelm
08.2022 - Current
Server/Bartender
Riverwater Bar&Grille | Nisqually Red Wind Casino
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
Panera Bread West Olympia
09.2019 - 08.2020
Dining Room Manager
Seventeen51 Restaurant
07.2017 - 09.2019
Restaurant Manager
Denny’s
10.2015 - 07.2017
Customer Service
Key Holder | Petsense, LLC
01.2014 - 09.2014
Shift Lead
Mud Bay, INC
04.2011 - 08.2013
American Intercontinental University
Bachelor’s Degree from Business Administration, Business Management
Evergreen State College
from Studied Liberal Arts
Morton High School
High School Diploma
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