Andre Ford
Email: ********@*********.***
Address:
City: Middletown
State: NY
Zip: 10940
Country: USA
Phone: 845-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Server with a winning attitude and desire to deliver an exceptional dining experience. Focused on making the customers dining experience the best possible. Will greet tables within one minute after being sat and will check back within one minute after meal being served to ensure proper cooking of meats and to quickly accommodate any needs. At lunch time my check will be given to my diners after their meal to ensure a quick exit after they finish because sometimes lunch time diners tend to be in a hurry to get back to work. Will up sell with confidence in an effort to maximize sales. I also have experience at other front of the house and back of the house jobs, such as busboy, host, prep cook, fry cook, and expediter. My dedication to good performance is ensured at any position that I work at.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Harry S Truman, Bronx NY 1/2001 to 6/1979 (Liberal Arts)
Job History / Details:
Highlights
Food handling knowledge
Knowledge of basic food preparation
Plate presentation skills
Reliable, punctual and committed to customer service
Strong restaurant serving experience
Team-oriented
Works well under pressure
Able to work in a fast paced environment
Alcohol knowledge
Excellent guest service skills
Proven success in up-selling
Experienced in Ala Carte and Banquet waiting
Knowledge of tray and hand service
Summary
Server with a winning attitude and desire to deliver an exceptional dining experience. Focused on making the customers dining experience the best possible. Will greet tables within one minute after being sat and will check back within one minute after meal being served to ensure proper cooking of meats and to quickly accommodate any needs. At lunch time my check will be given to my diners after their meal to ensure a quick exit after they finish because sometimes lunch time diners tend to be in a hurry to get back to work. Will up sell with confidence in an effort to maximize sales.
I also have experience at other front of the house and back of the house jobs, such as busboy, host, prep cook, fry cook, and expediter. My dedication to good performance is ensured at any position that I work at.
Accomplishments
Graduated high school and then successfully ran my own business.
Experience
March 1990 to April 2012
Self Employed Manhattan, New York
New York City Taxi Driver
Pick up then drop off passengers, plus keep an active travel log of all trips.
March 1986 to February 1990
Marriott Hotels Newark, New Jersey
Flying Squad member
Trained in various duties in the restaurant industry such as host, busboy, waiter, banquet waiter, room service waiter, banquet prep cook, expediter, and houseman. I would travel to different Marriotts in the tri-state area to perform these duties as needed and would get a base pay of $8 an hour and if the position paid more my salary was raised accordingly.
Education
1979 Harry S Truman Bronx, New York
High School Diploma Liberal Arts