Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills. Dedicated, hardworking professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Michelangelos Ristorante
Brockport, NY
10.1996 - 03.1999
To service customers, making sure a great restaurant experience , by educating guest on food and drinks.
Taking and delivering the correct food and drinks to guest that meet the highest standards.
Substitute Teacher
Rochester City School District
Rochester, NY
09.1999 - 06.2005
Instructed up to 27 students individually and in groups.
Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
Enforced the school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
Computer Support Technician
Gateway Computers LLC
Rochester , NY
04.2000 - 02.2007
Identified and corrected performance issues.
Ensured proper installation of cables, operating systems and software.
Server/Bartender
Charleston Hospitailty Group
Charleston, SC
06.2008 - 07.2011
Met all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time and productivity.
Trained staff on operating procedures .
Provided accurate, specific and timely table service.
Head Server
Wild Dunes Resort
Isle of Palms, SC
11.2011 - 06.2014
Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift.
Quickly recorded transactions in MICROS system to deliver prompt service.
Immediately reported accidents, injuries or unsafe work conditions to manager.
Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals.
Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests.
Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients.
Provided friendly and attentive service.
Verified cash drawer against the day’s receipts.
Linecook
Hyman's
Charleston, SC
06.2010 - 04.2012
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Promptly reported any maintenance and repair issues to Executive Chef.
Front Of House Management
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant
Mt Pleasant, SC
07.2014 - Current
Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
Interacted positively with customers while promoting hotel facilities and services.
Organized special events in the restaurant, including receptions, promotions and corporate luncheons.
Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to the satisfaction of involved parties.
Filled in as cook in the kitchen when short on staff or unexpected high volumes
Education
Bachelor of Science - undefined
The College at Brockport
Brockport, NY
1999
Associate of Science - Nutrition and meal planning
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Freeport High School
Freeport, NY
1994
Skills
Service-oriented
Dynamic, friendly hostess
Food service background
Point of Sale (POS) system operation
Conflict resolution techniques
Passion for customer satisfaction
Strong work ethic
Results-oriented
Timeline
Front Of House Management
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant
07.2014 - Current
Head Server
Wild Dunes Resort
11.2011 - 06.2014
Linecook
Hyman's
06.2010 - 04.2012
Server/Bartender
Charleston Hospitailty Group
06.2008 - 07.2011
Computer Support Technician
Gateway Computers LLC
04.2000 - 02.2007
Substitute Teacher
Rochester City School District
09.1999 - 06.2005
Server/Bartender
Michelangelos Ristorante
10.1996 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Science - undefined
The College at Brockport
Associate of Science - Nutrition and meal planning
Vance-Granville Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Freeport High School
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