Brandi Bryant-Bell
Email: ********@*********.***
Address:
City: Mesa
State: AZ
Zip: 85209
Country: USA
Phone: 281-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Restaurant professional with 9 years in FOH and BOH operations. Customer service and food handling expertise. Skilled at memorizing menu items and orders. Focused Server/Bartender/Host/Trainer successful at multi-tasking and delivering prompt and friendly service to all customers. Maintains a positive attitude and a great sense of humor during peak hours. Talented in creating a warm, friendly welcoming atmosphere for both patrons and co-workers.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical Univers, Prairie View TX 1/2001 to 5/2008 (Special Education / Psychology)
High School Dipolma from Klein Collins High School, Prairie View TX 1/2001 to 10/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Restaurant professional with 9 years in FOH and BOH operations. Customer service and food handling expertise. Skilled at memorizing menu items and orders. Focused Server/Bartender/Host/Trainer successful at multi-tasking and delivering prompt and friendly service to all customers. Maintains a positive attitude and a great sense of humor during peak hours. Talented in creating a warm, friendly welcoming atmosphere for both patrons and co-workers.
Highlights
Organized and efficient server
Highly responsible and reliable
Point of Sale (POS) system operation
Quick problem solver
Thrives in fast-paced environment
Maricopa County Food Handlers card
Trained in liquor, wine and food service
High energy
Flexible schedule capability
High-volume dining
Up-selling capability
Food safety understanding
Accomplishments
Consistently rated "excellent" in feedback from customer surveys regarding server friendliness, promptness and attentiveness.
Corporate Trainer Chili's Grill & Bar, Logan's Roadhouse & Cypress Station Grill.
Experience
January 2010 to October 2012
Logan's Roadhouse Gilbert, Arizona
Server/Hostess/Bartender
Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion.
Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.
Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
Quickly recorded transactions in MICROS system to deliver prompt service.
Routinely cleaned table linens, table settings, glassware, windowsills, carpets, counters, floors, storage areas and service refrigerators.
Served beverages, breads and butter and replenished items as necessary.
Maintained an accurate wait list.
Handled various forms of payment including large amounts of cash.
June 2007 to August 2009
Chili's Grill & Bar Woodlands, Texas
Server/Hostess/To-Go Specialist
Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment.
Politely answered phones promptly and recorded and confirmed reservations.
Greeted guests and communicated about wait time.
Guided guests through the dining rooms and provided needed assistance.
Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards.
Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion.
Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
Education
2014 Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University Prairie View, Texas
Special Education / Psychology
Minor in Spanish Language
Dean's List Academic Achievement Award
2006 Klein Collins High School Spring, Texas
High School Diploma College Prep
Top 10 percentage of class
3.9 GPA
Member of Key Club
Coursework in Culinary Management and Food and Beverage Operations Management
References
BriAntoine Westmoreland
Chloride Industrial Systems
Office: 281-***-****
Email:
Mentor
Milan Barnett
Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University
Office: 214-***-****
Email:
Tutor
Maria Dingle
New Media Studios
Office: 313-***-****
Email:
Co-Worker
Melanie McLeod
Logan's Roadhouse
Office: 623-***-****
Email:
Manager
Raymond Saucedo
USPS
Office: 505-***-****
Email:
Manager