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Walter Aniban

Las Vegas

Summary

Accomplished hospitality professional with a proven track record at Hilton Waikoloa Village, excelling in guest relations management and inventory management. Leveraged exceptional customer service and hospitality service expertise to enhance dining experiences, significantly improving guest satisfaction. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving performance improvement, consistently delivering quality service in high-volume settings.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender/GM

FORC Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2024

• Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to guests.

• Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.

Specialty Restaurant Manager

Hilton Waikoloa Village
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

Sommelier/Server/Supervisor

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows
02.1989 - 05.2018
  • Developed and maintained an extensive wine list, catering to varied tastes and price points for optimal selection.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by recommending and pairing wines with menu items based on individual preferences.
  • Monitored conditions of wine cellar, keeping all bottles stored at appropriate temperature.
  • Established lasting relationships with winemakers, importers, distributors, allowing access to limited-production wines or early releases unavailable elsewhere.
  • Conducted regular staff training sessions on wine knowledge, enabling team members to provide excellent service to guests.

Education

Associate Degree - Psychology

UH-Hilo
Hilo, HI
07.1988

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Professional appearance
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Customer service
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe food handling
  • Menu memorization
  • Food running
  • High volume dining
  • Service prioritization
  • Team collaboration
  • Sales expertise
  • Sales techniques
  • Order accuracy
  • Supply restocking
  • Quality control
  • Food safety practices
  • Table bussing
  • Performance improvement
  • Suggestive selling
  • Guest relations management
  • Point of sale operation
  • Relationship management
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Allergy awareness
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Server/Bartender/GM

FORC Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2024

Specialty Restaurant Manager

Hilton Waikoloa Village
06.2018 - 06.2021

Sommelier/Server/Supervisor

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows
02.1989 - 05.2018

Associate Degree - Psychology

UH-Hilo
Walter Aniban