Timothy Modeste
Marina del Rey,Ca
Summary
Originally from Rochester New York, Tim has traveled extensively creating networks and bonds that span the globe, having spent 7 years in NYC, 2 years in Stockholm , Sweden and now 2 years in LA, Tim’s ability to understand and immerse himself within different cultures is what makes him the perfect candidate to interface with new and
clients and partners. With a back ground in high end service, mixology and hospitality within trendsetting markets such as Manhattan, Stockholm and Los Angeles, Tim’s ability to cultivate and foster new relationships with a focus to detail and hospitality is unparalleled.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Dear Janes
Marina del Rey
01.2023 - 01.2024
- A white table clothe casual fine dining seafood based restaurant
- While a bit old school dear James did its best to maintain a contemporary style while staying true to its core values of nostalgia
- A Josiah Citrin restaurant, focus on service and quality food situated on the water made this restaurant a great place to work.
Server
Little Prince
Santa Monica
01.2022 - 01.2023
- A phenomenal restaurant that is now closed and has been replaced by isla
- With a focus on natural wine, little prince opened my eyes to a whole new world in terms of wine and allowed to to grow my palate in a substantial sense.
Bartender/Server
Westers Catering
Stockholm, Sweden
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Part time bartender and event staff at events around Stockholm
- My responsibility included bartending, serving as well as setting up and breaking down event spaces for release parties, weddings, Christmas parties and so on.
Server/Bartender
Le Turtle
New York, NY
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Le Turtle is a French/new American restaurant in the lower east side
- This establishment is a trendy spot known for the whole sasso chicken
- Bartending consisted of a 6 seat bar as well as service bar responsibility
- Servers typically had a 4-6 table section with bussing their own sections along with help from the runners
- Le turtle offered a busy atmosphere with an eclectic natural wine list and thoughtfully put together menu.
Server/Bartender
Huertas
New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Huertas is a basque inspired restaurant located in the east village
- There is a small staff with no bussers or runners, so as a server service is all on you even though we do work as a team
- It is a good way of learning how to prioritize and delegate tasks
- As a bartender the cocktail program is pretty straight forward with some Spanish flair
- An extensive sherry and Spanish wine list has helped to grow my knowledge and understanding.
Server
DBGB Kitchen and Bar
New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2015
- DBGB is located on the corner of Bowery and Houston in the heart of SOHO
- This Daniel Boulud downtown outpost is a tribute to the love of classic American fare
- With a focus on sausages and burger the restaurant still maintains focus on traditional French preparation
- With 22 beers on tap, food pairings is something that I have developed in a unique fashion at this job
- While I am familiar with traditional wine pairings, beer pairing offered another perspective on food and beverage and how they interact with each other.
Server
Maison Premiere
Brooklyn, NY
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Maison Premiere is a world renowned oyster and absinthe bar
- Recently winning the James Beard award for best cocktails in the city, Maison offered an education that allowed me to grow exponentially as a server
- With emphasis on exceptional product and service
- Being a server here has expanded my knowledge on specialty cocktail, seafood of all types and proper steps of service with attention to detail.
Server
The Chester
New York, NY
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Located on the ground floor of the Ganesvoort Hotel in the meatpacking district
- With an affluent clientel and high quality food this job was about knowing everything inside and out and being able to be confident within yourself
- It is a fusion between a casual fine dining establishment and nightclub
- Due to its location, it is able to pull it off
- Serving is relatively laid back with an emphasis on specialty cocktails.
Server
Almond
New York, NY
01.2013 - 01.2013
- First NYC serving job
- Almond is a farm to table American Bistro with some french influences
- In depth knowledge of food and wine was of absolute importance
- With about 80 seats in the house we would average about 250-300 covers a night
- This was an opportunity to build problem solving and management skills.
Server/Valet
The 31 Club
Buffalo, NY
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Solely in charge of the lunch service here
- All the classic serving duties in addition to bartending, bussing and even coat check during the colder months
- It was definitely one of the most challenging jobs thus far but it was thoroughly enjoyed.
Bus Boy/Server/Valet
Park Country Club
Buffalo, NY
01.2010 - 01.2011
- I was brought in as a bus boy, however the members quickly grew fond of me and I was asked to start serving
- I also valeted
- I left this job during the slower winter months in order to make a bit more money.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Media Communication -
Medailee College
Buffalo, NY05.2012
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash Handling
- Guest Engagement
- Professional Appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Service prioritization
- Sales expertise
- Sales Techniques
- Quality Control
- Performance Improvement
- Suggestive Selling
- Guest Relations Management
- Relationship Management
Timeline
Server
Dear Janes
01.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Little Prince
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bartender/Server
Westers Catering
01.2017 - 01.2019
Server/Bartender
Le Turtle
01.2017 - 01.2017
Server/Bartender
Huertas
01.2015 - 01.2017
Server
DBGB Kitchen and Bar
01.2015 - 01.2015
Server
Maison Premiere
01.2014 - 01.2015
Server
The Chester
01.2013 - 01.2014
Server
Almond
01.2013 - 01.2013
Server/Valet
The 31 Club
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bus Boy/Server/Valet
Park Country Club
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science: Media Communication -
Medailee College