Raeanne Budet
Del Mar, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Fort Lauderdale ,FL
15
years of professional experience
I am a dedicated Server/Bartender and have made many relationships with my fellow coworkers, guests and the community. I wouldn't have it any other way there is a certain unity that comes along with the industry, you stick together like family. It is a constant fuel of education and every place that I have worked I have taken that knowledge with me and passed it along to others. I am a fun person to work with, I bring energy to the table. I love meeting new guests and being apart of the experience. I have worked in chef driven high volume upscale restaurants with cultures of French, Italian, Sichuan and Modern cuisine.
Work History
Server
6 Months- Demonstrating leadership skills, for a new concept that I have worked for in the past
- Having a positive attitude always pushing myself and others to be better today than yesterday
- Passionate and driven to learn expanding my knowledge on Mediterranean cuisine, new cocktails, fun pairings
- Turn tables in a timely professional manner
- Multitask and work as a team in a massive restaurant
Server/Trainer
7 Months- Offsite events, bringing the community together with events learning about great wine and pairing
- Introducing an elevated cuisine at an at ease environment, breaking the menu down to help guest make a confident choice on options
- Willamette and Columbia Valley forward wine list, introducing our flights and comparisons
- Running food bringing out to position points, pre bussing down to water glass
Server/Trainer
1 Year 7 Months- Reunited with the Zinc Family guests and coworkers
- Keeping your head on a swivel in a high volume, upscale restaurant
- Acting on guests needs in a timely matter
- Guiding the guests through the menu and educating them on unfamiliar menu items
- Wine pairing dinners with several courses, proper mise en place
- Knowing the Origin of wine's and producers
Lead Bartender/Trainer/Co Bar Manager
7 Months- Working with the owners to help build a vision, creating an Island Concept theme with live music, great food and fantastic drinks
- Ordering and researching quality product from glassware bar mats, jiggers, cutting boards, tools to bring into the bar
- Meeting with Rep's and creating relationships, choosing premium wells and other spirits, wine, drafts
- Researching the market around us bringing in spirits, wine, drafts and creating cocktails and names that are unique and approachable fitting into the concept
- Knowing the stories behind the cocktails/ labels of wine to educate guests and staff
- Knowing menu items, and describing dishes that may not be familiar to the average guest
- Being aware of allergies and making an allergen list
- Creating garnishes, educating on how to properly wash and cut, making simple syrups and fresh squeezed juice
- Keeping an open ear to guests seeing what they are enjoying, and what they are asking for. Evaluating changes to make or not
- A "Cheers" like bar Knowing our guest by name and recognizing what they like or dislike. Knowing when it's business or pleasure
Lead Bartender/Server/Trainer
1 Year 6 Months- Opened a brand new restaurant, building a loyal clientele, creating relationships with our vendors, peer restaurants and wineries
- Working in a live music atmosphere, extremely high volume with 2-3 pushes.
- Constant memorization and education on new menu items and coursed out pairing dinners.
- Training new staff members to succeed
- Continuously moving, polishing wine glasses, silverware, running food, pre bussing, jumping in anywhere that was needed.
- Replacing silverware, glassware, napkins, plates when needed.
- Stocking bar, wine, spirits, creating new cocktails.
- Keeping a float in a calm manner when busy, problem solving and communication. Great Attitude
- Being descriptive, knowing proper cooking preparations, and helping guests choose their dish with confidence.
- Private dining dinners with the winemaker
Sales Associate Lead Trainer/Server
1 Year 4 Months- Lead Trainer and server, educating other associates of values and helping them be confident selling any item on the menu with full knowledge
- Giving guests a memorable experience and guiding them through our menu.
- Many private events from wedding rehearsals, pharmaceuticals, work events, celebrations, etc.
- Maintaining a clean atmosphere, mise en place, topping off wine and anticipating guests needs
- Being aware of allergies and dietary restrictions
- Creating shellfish towers and hot towel service
- Suggestive selling to enhance the guest experience (steak/seafood enhancements, features, after dinner digestifs, anything that complements)
- Accommodating guests with a yes is the answer attitude
Sales Associate Lead Trainer/Server
2 Years 5 Months- To speak in a certain eloquence describing features, and guiding guests to an excellent dining experience
- Polished service (Mise En place, crumbing, replacing napkins, hot towel service, pre bussing)
- Private Dining Captain for events such as weddings, pharmaceuticals, investors, recruitments ranging from 10-100 guests
- Communication between host of party and chef giving assurance
- Training new servers and educating them to our standards
- Aware of guests right away
- Rolling out the red carpet, making guests feel right at home
- Running food, staying busy helping other team members
Server/Trainer
4 Years 6 Months- High volume, fine dining French restaurant serving 7-9 tables with help of support staff
- Able to sell daily features to the guests and offer new wines to pair
- Coursed out all meals in a timely fashion
- Memorization of new oysters and cheese cards on a daily basis
- Able to put guest at ease in a high ticket time situation
- Paying attention to detail, clean plates, polished silver and glassware, able to identify a cocktail or dish that is properly prepared
- Accomplished Level One Sommelier with the whole restaurant
- Knowing proper cooking techniques and how things are prepared
Education
Skills
Level One Sommelier
November 2014
Familiar with private dining and is able to take leadership as well as follow instructions
High following of regular clients
Believes teamwork is a necessity
Pays attention to great detail of standards within the company
Takes pride in giving guests an all around great experience
Able to balance the act of tables in a high volume under pressure in a calm and efficient manner
Timeline
Server
Del Mar, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Server/Trainer
Amaterra Winery and Social Club
05.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Server/Trainer
Zinc Bistro
09.2023 - 04.2025Read More
Lead Bartender/Trainer/Co Bar Manager
Kokomo Trading Company
01.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Lead Bartender/Server/Trainer
The Lounge at DeLille Cellars
06.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Sales Associate Lead Trainer/Server
Ocean Prime
01.2019 - 05.2020Read More
Sales Associate Lead Trainer/Server
Ocean Prime Dallas
06.2016 - 11.2018Read More
Server/Trainer
Zinc Bistro
11.2011 - 05.2016Read More
Eastlake High
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