Tommy Wandalowski

Los Angeles, California

619-***-****

ac00ub@r.postjobfree.com

I am a career professional in a search for the culinary group that I will succeed with. I am a highly motivated individual that believes only the team as one with our guests as the only priority will keep us in business and make us successful. I am ready to exceed your expectations!

This Stubborn Polak Will Serve Your Toughest Tables

Tommy Wandalowski here. I'm not an actor. I'm a salesman and what I sell is totally personal and real. I sell food that's been carefully prepared by culinary artists and their hard working sous and line chefs. Let me be clear about something, I represent the kitchen and the bar when I work a table, I know the food and I know the wine list, More importantly, I know how to sell because I like to take care of people. I admit to being a Stubborn Polak, Hello my name is Tommy

I am a professional waiter moving back to Los Angeles between the 5th and 12th of June. I work a day job as assistant to a CEO and have several fine dining restaurants that have set interviews for week of 12th. I am easy going 54 act 30 ex skier/snowboarder just finished a winter seasonal job in Palm Desert and want back in the city. Please call me I will not answer any web pages only you n me talking. I have money .

619-***-**** I am looking for a private room n bath

but let me tell you why this can be a great thing for your fine dining restaurant? It's a great thing because I take Pride of Ownership to the highest level. I pay attention to every detail. A server who fails to connect with their Guests, fails to sell. I always connect and I always make the sale. I've done so for more than a decade at some great establishments. I can do it for you and do it very well. I know that not everyone understands us Stubborn Polaks. I just ask that you appreciate what I can do for you and most importantly our Guests. Let's work!

Professional Experience

Twenty plus years of experience in fine dining establishments. Excels in sales, exceptional in guest satisfaction, versed in table-side presentation, highly knowledgeable in wine sales and pairings, motivated team player who strives for excellence in service.

-Level I Sommelier Court of Masters Certificate, seeking Level II.

-Experienced and refined tableside presence and fine dining etiquette.

-Trained in Flambe, French Service and Deboning techniques.

-Extensive knowledge in wine sales and pairings.

-Coordination and execution of private parties functions from (20-100 people).

-Develop and foster personal relationships with V.I.P. clientele.

-Competency in point-of-service ordering (5-Star System, Aloha, Posi-touch, Micros).

Work History

Cork Tree, Palm Desert, CA. 9/2016-5/2017

Server/Sommelier

-Worked with CIA Hyde Park Chef Richard Pelz.

-Trained staff weekly on food and wine knowledge and pairings.

-Top in wine and food sales and guest check average.

Key Largo Anglers Club, Key Largo, FL. 10/2015-7/2016

Server/Sommelier

-Worked with CIA Hyde Park Chef John Mayer.

-Lead server and sommelier.

-Trained staff on wine and food pairings.

-Helped with kitchen training on expeditor duties.

De Anza Country Club, Borrego Springs, CA. 5/2014-8/2015

Staff Trainer/Server/Sommelier

-Consulted on wine and liquor program.

-Trained staff in fine dining techniques.

-Lead server and floor manager.

Rivabella, Los Angeles, CA. 1/2013-3/2014

Server

-Worked with Italian Chef Gino Angelini.

-Tableside presentation and deboning of Dover Sole and Branzino.

-Extensive knowledge and pairing of Italian wines.

Water Grill, Los Angeles, CA. 1/2012-1/2013

Server

-Advanced knowledge of fish, shellfish, and mollusks with emphasis on wine and craft beer pairings.

-Elegant seafood gastro style pub lead by acclaimed British Chef Damon Gordon.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, San Diego, CA. 1/2006-12/2011

Server

-Top 1% in wine sales and pairings.

-One of the most requested servers by V.I.P guests.

-Instrumental in implementing a wine study program for advancement and knowledge of restaurant staff.

Galileo 101, San Diego, CA. 1/2001-1/2006

Maitre’d / Server

-Worked with CIA Hyde Park Chef Danny Salgado.

-Coordination of private party functions from 20-100 guests.

-Lead server responsible for scheduling and training of staff.

Greystone “The Steakhouse”, San Diego, CA. 1/1999-1/2001

Server

-Top 1% in wine sales and pairings, specializing in California, French and Italian wines.

-Tableside French-style service.

-Carving of Porterhouse tableside.

-Caesar salad preparation.

Sante Ristorante, La Jolla, CA. 4/1997-1/1999

Server

-Tableside French style service.

-Deboning of Dover Sole and Branzino.

-Steak Diane and Banana Foster.

References available upon request.

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