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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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TIMOTHY FOSTER, II

Birmingham

Summary

Experienced hospitality and administrative professional with a background in restaurant management, fine dining service, and municipal operations. Skilled in team leadership, customer relations, and problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage staff, coordinate operations, and deliver high-quality service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Server

Vestavia Country Club
Vestavia Hills, AL
06.2021 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with members and their families, fostering rapport and maintaining connections over time.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by ensuring positive dining experiences and maintaining high service standards during peak hours.
  • Lauded by members and staff for positive leadership and boosting morale across front and back of house.
  • Trained new hires on the "Steps of Service" and integrated them into the team by familiarizing them with our processes and culture .

Wait Staff

Hoover Country Club
Hoover, AL
03.2020 - 05.2021

"Hoover Country Club's Best Server"

Assistant General Manager

Papa Johns International Inc.
Adamsville, AL
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Reliable closing shift manager.

Assistant General Manager

Papa Johns International Inc.
Southside, AL
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Regularly recognized for my work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Promoted customer loyalty by handling food and service complaints.

Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator

City Of Birmingham Mayor's Office Division Of Youth Services
Birmingham, AL
05.2016 - 07.2017
  • Orchestrated large scale youth events in the city.
  • Planned and coordinated logistics for public and staff events.
  • Answered incoming calls while recording accurate messages.
  • Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates as a front desk associate.

Wait Staff

The Cheesecake Factory
Vestavia Hills, AL
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Accurately recorded sales, made correct change and prepared charge slips for guests.
  • Displayed outgoing and energetic behavior to create a warm, fun atmosphere for guests.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, specials, liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections.
  • Achieved top 5 overall performance ranking among 100 servers in May 2015.
  • Awarded the Superstar Award on 2/6/16 for "radiating excellence" and "having a positive attitude and keeping things fun" being credited as an essential part of the team.

Bulk File Manager

Manpowergroup Inc.
Hoover, AL
04.2014 - 05.2014
  • Organized financial documents chronologically, screened and flagged forgeries, and corrected teller mistakes.
  • Disposed of outdated files periodically, maintaining a balanced records department.

Maintenance Technician

Manpowergroup Inc.
Hoover, AL
02.2014 - 03.2014
  • Ensured cleanliness of work site and upheld safety standards for all contractors.
  • Executed routine maintenance tasks to uphold safety and efficiency standards.
  • Managed key responsibilities for contractor on multi-million dollar renovation project. Recognized for exceptional performance, resulting in recruitment by contractor.

Banquet Server

Manpowergroup Inc.
Hoover, AL
01.2014 - 02.2014
  • Organized elegant banquets with a professional staff, assisted with food service and disassembly.

Assistant General Manager

Papa Johns International Inc.
Vestavia Hills, AL
12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Directed front of house personnel management to ensure optimal staffing levels.
  • Prepared large quantities of food on future orders for convenient pick-up, or delivery arrangements.
  • Accurate inventory counter and trusted key holder.

Assistant General Manager

Papa Johns International Inc.
Hoover, AL
07.2012 - 11.2012
  • Recognized for outstanding performance and boosting employee morale and productivity.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
  • Effectively executed new menu roll-outs.

Insider

Papa Johns International Inc.
Inverness, AL
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Answered company calls enthusiastically, with helpful suggestions.
  • Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control.
  • Prepared all food orders within a 2-3 minute time frame.
  • I was commonly recognized for my sensibility, and honored as the first person in my position to receive a pay raise as recommended by my general manager.

Courtesy Clerk

Bruno's
Hoover, AL
10.2007 - 04.2008
  • Cleaned grocery shelves, storage area and work areas; kept floors free of spills, water and hazardous debris.
  • Assisted customers with the transportation of products from store-to-car for a careful deposit.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Mountain High School
Birmingham, AL
2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Shelby County School of Technology
Columbiana, AL
2010

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Food Safety
  • Inventory Control
  • Operations
  • Project Coordination
  • Administrative Support
  • Records Management
  • Communication
  • Data Entry (60 WPM)
  • Key Holder
  • Event Coordination
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated the first large-scale youth etiquette conference sponsored by the City of Birmingham.
  • I have given public speeches to large crowds of behalf of the City of Birmingham.
  • Narrated and starred in commercial promos for the City of Birmingham
  • Awarded the Superstar Award during my time at The Cheesecake Factory

Timeline

Head Server

Vestavia Country Club
06.2021 - Current

Wait Staff

Hoover Country Club
03.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant General Manager

Papa Johns International Inc.
10.2018 - 05.2019

Assistant General Manager

Papa Johns International Inc.
10.2017 - 07.2018

Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator

City Of Birmingham Mayor's Office Division Of Youth Services
05.2016 - 07.2017

Wait Staff

The Cheesecake Factory
07.2014 - 06.2016

Bulk File Manager

Manpowergroup Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2014

Maintenance Technician

Manpowergroup Inc.
02.2014 - 03.2014

Banquet Server

Manpowergroup Inc.
01.2014 - 02.2014

Assistant General Manager

Papa Johns International Inc.
12.2012 - 12.2013

Assistant General Manager

Papa Johns International Inc.
07.2012 - 11.2012

Insider

Papa Johns International Inc.
01.2011 - 12.2011

Courtesy Clerk

Bruno's
10.2007 - 04.2008

High School Diploma - undefined

Shelby County School of Technology

High School Diploma -

Oak Mountain High School