I’m a very hard working young man that love to make customers happy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
ROK Hotel
Kingston
03.2023 - Current
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Travel Consultant
AFH Travel
01.2022 - Current
Identify clients’ specifications and suggest suitable travel packages and services, then organize travel from beginning to end, through booking tickets and accommodations, securing rental transportation etc
Supply travelers with pertinent information and useful travel material (guides, maps, event programs, etc.).
Restaurant Supervisor
Uncorked Too
01.2021 - 03.2023
Assist in the training of new employees, the continuous training of existing staff and management of the work schedules of the restaurant’s staff
Provide exceptional customer service and lead staff to do the same, including responding to customer complaints quickly and resolving them effectively
Develop strategies for improving our customers’ dining experience, while maintaining high-quality food standards
Oversee front of house operations, including wait staff, hosts, and bussing staff
Work with staff to project future needs for kitchen supplies, goods, and cleaning products
Maintain inventory of all needed supplies.
Boosted customer satisfaction and service delivery to strengthen customer loyalty.
Maintained accurate records of sales, labor and other costs.
Supervised staff to confirm that all food and beverage orders were promptly and accurately prepared.
Monitored staff performance, enforcing adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, health codes, license requirements and top service standards.
Directed both FOH and BOH employees through daily tasks and monitored performance throughout day.
Coordinated with kitchen employees and front of house personnel to consistently drive smooth operations.
Conducted weekly and monthly staff meetings to review performance and discuss upcoming events.
Coordinated with vendors to guarantee timely delivery of food and beverage supplies.
Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
Manager/Floor Supervisor
Reno Gaming Lounge
01.2019 - 01.2021
Managed all aspects of the gaming floor, including operations, staffing, and customer satisfaction
Directed all staff and technicians responsible for property maintenance and appearance
Monitored all operating costs, budgets, and forecasts to ensure that the casino floor meets monetary goals
Maintained comprehensive knowledge of overall floor operations and functions, including cash float
Lead all floor processes and develop major goals to support broad functional and financial objectives
Approve and distribute payments to high-winning patrons.
Supervisor/Manager
Fromage Gourmet Market and Bistro
01.2016 - 01.2018
Managed daily front-of-house and back-of-house restaurant operations, and coordinated daily restaurant management operations, while organizing and supervising shifts
Appraised staff performance and provided feedback to improve productivity; responded efficiently and appropriately to restaurant customer complaints
Reviewed quality of service and discussed new vendors; promoted the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
Controlled operational costs, created revenue and expense reports, and estimated future needs for produce, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
Ensured compliance with sanitation and safety regulations; implemented various policies and protocols to maintain future restaurant operations.
Maitre’d—Grog Shoppe Restaurant of Devon House
01.2013 - 01.2016
Calculated future needs in kitchenware and equipment, then placed orders
Organized kitchen and wait staff and aided, as needed
Coordinated communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff
Arranged for new employees’ proper onboarding, such as training and uniforms.
Host and Bartender
Cornbread Soulful Bistro
01.1999 - 01.2008
Delivered superior service, maximized customer satisfaction, gathered guests’ feedback, and recommended improvements to menu
Identified measures to cut waste in sister establishment, Sidebar Neighborhood Lounge
Trained new and current employees on proper customer service practices
Monitored compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.
Inventory Representative
The Can Pop Vending Company
01.1998 - 01.1999
Tallied materials, equipment, merchandise, and supplies in stock, then maintained and updated inventory and sales records
Developed and improved inventory management procedures
Stocked and distributed supplies, equipment, and merchandise, and reported discrepancies between physical counts and computer records
Compiled balance, price, and cost reports for management.
Inventory Agent
PepsiCo, Inc
01.1996 - 01.1998
Compared physical inventories to office records and computed figures from records, such as sales orders, production records, and purchase invoices to obtain current inventory
Verified clerical computations against physical count-of-stock and adjusted errors in computation or count and investigated and reported reasons for discrepancies to management
Compiled information on receipt and disbursement of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies, and computed inventory balance, price, and cost
Generated reports, such as inventory balance, price lists, and shortages for immediate supervisors
Prepared lists of depleted items and recommended regular surveyance of defective or unusable products.
Education
American Hotel & Lodging Association - undefined
Certified Guest Service Professional - undefined
09.2020 - 4 2021
Diploma - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bars-To-Go Training Institute
05.2012 - 12 2012
NCTVET Training Certificate – Bar Operations - undefined
Wayne County Community College District
09.2004 - 6 2006
Associates Degree - Business Management
High School Diploma - undefined
Henry Ford High School
09.1992 - 6 1996
Timeline
Waiter
ROK Hotel
03.2023 - Current
Travel Consultant
AFH Travel
01.2022 - Current
Restaurant Supervisor
Uncorked Too
01.2021 - 03.2023
Certified Guest Service Professional - undefined
09.2020 - 4 2021
Manager/Floor Supervisor
Reno Gaming Lounge
01.2019 - 01.2021
Supervisor/Manager
Fromage Gourmet Market and Bistro
01.2016 - 01.2018
Maitre’d—Grog Shoppe Restaurant of Devon House
01.2013 - 01.2016
Diploma - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bars-To-Go Training Institute
05.2012 - 12 2012
NCTVET Training Certificate – Bar Operations - undefined