Versatile and customer focused professional with experience in fine dining service, commercial baking, retail sales, and front end operations. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences, build strong client relationships, and thrive in fast paced, high volume environments.
Delivered high end, personalized table service to guests in a fine dining restaurant on board a cruise ship.
Developed thorough knowledge of food menus, wine selections, cocktails, and daily specials to make informed recommendations.
Set, maintained, and reset dining rooms to luxury hospitality standards.
Adapted to extended work schedules, consistently working seven days per week during a seven month period while maintaining high performance and professionalism.
Occasionally stepped in as a dining assistant for executive chef. Prepared soups, salads, desserts, and other menu items for service, worked closely with kitchen and dining staff to provide efficient, high quality meal service in a fast paced environment.
Trained and mentored staf, by supporting the teams needs and ensuring consistent quality
performance was being upheld.
Supervised and delegated daily tasks to the team.
Handled transactions on POS system.
Bussed tables and ran out orders to guests.
Prepared hot and cold drinks following recipes, often involving latte art and specific techniques
for espresso, cofee, and teas.
Prepared and decorated pastries, desserts, and baked goods with attention to quality and
presentation.
Delivered fast and friendly service while managing high volume order