Natalie Genco
Email: ********@*********.***
Address:
City: Henderson
State: NV
Zip: 89014
Country: USA
Phone: 702-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Experienced manager with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with experience in food, beverage, and retail environments.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Arroyo Grande High School, Arroyo Grande CA 1/2001 to 7/2003 (General)
Job History / Details:
Summary
Experienced manager with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with experience in food, beverage, and retail environments.
Highlights
Alcohol knowledge
Health and TAM cards
Excels at upselling
Ability to handle fast-paced environment
Works well under pressure
Able to work with hands continuously
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Friendly and enthusiastic
Strong customer relationship builder
Cash handling
Espresso and coffee knowledge
Full service restaurant background
Food and beverage handling expert
Uses proper sanitation practices
Skillful kitchen staff trainer
Banquet operations and off-site catering expert
Menu development skills
Plate presentation skills
Experience
May 2009 to Current
Somethings Brewing Cafe Las Vegas, NV
Kitchen manager
Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties.
Correctly calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments.
Regularly inquired about member or guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and fulfilled further requests.
Completed opening and closing duties, including closing out the cash drawer.
Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
Suggested additional items to customers, as appropriate, to increase restaurant sales.
Provided customers with product details, such as coffee blend and preparation descriptions
Maintained system of control for storage temperatures and proper functioning of kitchen equipment
Ensured first-in-first-out system with all ingredients labeled and stored properly
Ensured consistent high quality of plate presentation
Cooked the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously
Cooked food properly and in a timely fashion, using safety precautions
Complied with scheduled kitchen sanitation and ensured all standards and practices were met
Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints
Planned and prepared food and beverages for catering events
Developed popular daily food and drink specials
Developed variety of menu items catering to customers with food allergies and diet restrictions such as gluten-free and vegan items.
November 2008 to March 2009
Ripcurl Las Vegas, NV
Retail Supervisor
Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service.
Maintained daily record of all transactions.
Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts.
Reorganized the sales floor to meet company demands.
Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received.
January 2008 to September 2008
Volcom Stone Las Vegas, NV
Assistant Store Manager
Trained all new supervisors and sales associates on store procedures and policies.
Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies.
Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary.
Worked closely with the Store Manager to formulate and build the store brand.
Established and maintained proper high traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
Conducted staff meetings with sales personnel to introduce new merchandise.
Shopped competition to identify opportunities, labels and trends.
September 2007 to April 2008
Starbucks Las Vegas, NV
Barista
Operated cash register and processed customer cash and credit card payments.
Accurately filled customer orders.
Educated customers about the differences in coffee beans, preparation and home brewing methods.
Prepared and served delicious espresso and coffee drinks according to memorized recipes.
Routinely thoroughly cleaned the coffee and espresso machines.