William George
Waldwick,NJ
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Host
steel wheel tavern
Ridgewood, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Assigned patrons to suitable tables according to server rotation.
- Assisted other departments when needed such as bussing tables or delivering food orders.
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
- Answered phones promptly to record and confirm reservations.
Barista
Patisserie Florentine
Closter, NJ
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Sliced fruits, vegetables and meats for use in food service.
- Participated in coffee tasting and evaluation to enhance product knowledge and menu development.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning coffee machines, countertops, and seating areas.
- Customized drink orders based on customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail.
Cake Decorator
Stew Leonard's
Paramus, NJ
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted quality control checks on finished products.
- Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate cake designs for their events.
- Cleaned display cases, utensils, and working spaces to keep sanitary work environment.
- Kept up with industry trends regarding new flavor combinations and design ideas.
- Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
- Worked with common cake decorating and baking tools, such as mixers and carving tools.
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJSkills
- Storage control
- Baking techniques
- Event catering
- Recipe development
- Pastry preparation
- Coffee expertise
- Espresso machine operation
- Soft selling
- Speedy and efficient
- Multitasking and organization
- Retail management
- Cash handling
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Friendly and outgoing
Affiliations
- graphic artist
- home baker and cook
- hiking enthusiast
- foodie
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Host
steel wheel tavern
09.2024 - Current
Barista
Patisserie Florentine
09.2023 - 09.2024
Cake Decorator
Stew Leonard's
03.2023 - 09.2023
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Bergen Community College
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