Yigit Unal
Brooklyn
Summary
Hospitality professional prepared for role with comprehensive understanding of dining service management and guest relations. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic shifts in service needs. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, consistently ensuring outstanding service and guest experiences.
Friendly Head Server with significant track record of creating excellent service environments. Maintain loyal customer base by building personal relationships with guests. Systematically train and support servers every day to maximize team success.
I have bar knowledge and know how to make most worldwide cocktails, serve them and choose the right garnishes. I've even worked in place of a bartender when needed.
I have Food Protection Certificate.
Energetic Trainer with thorough knowledge of diverse strength training programs and group classes. Versed in assessing client fitness levels and safely supporting goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
11.2023 - Current
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
Head Server
Rocca Cafe and Lounge
09.2018 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment through regular monitoring of dining areas and server stations.
- Increased restaurant revenue by upselling menu items and promoting daily specials.
- Monitored staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement in their roles as servers.
- Trained new servers to uphold company standards in customer service, food handling, and overall professionalism.
- Resolved guest complaints, addressing issues promptly to foster a positive dining experience.
- Boosted team morale through recognition of outstanding performance, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Education
GED -
Trakya University
Edirne, Turkey06-2018
Skills
- Safe food handling
- Training employees
- Team management
- Food safety compliance
- Staff motivation
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Reservation management
- Bar terminology
- Table management
- Menu design
- Personal training and coaching
- Flexibility and mobility
- Passion for fitness
- TRX suspension training
- Pre-and post-natal fitness
Certification
- Food Protection Certification
- Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
- CPR/AED Certification
- NY Driver's License
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- Training to Pregnant and Postpartum Client Specialty Certification
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
11.2023 - Current
Head Server
Rocca Cafe and Lounge
09.2018 - Current
GED -
Trakya University
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