REENA PATEL

***** ********* *****, *****, ** ****4

Cell: 813-***-****

ac5is8@r.postjobfree.com

Restaurant professional with over 10 years in FOH operations. Organized, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively.

Highly responsible and reliable

Extensive hospitality background

Safe Staff Certified

Excellent multi-tasker

Knowledgeable in Word & Excel

Can type 60 wpm

01/2016 to Current

FLAMESTONE AMERICAN GRILL

Oldsmar, Fl

Private Dining Coordinator

Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.

Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.

Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales. Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer. Responsible from beginning to end with booking large parties anywhere from 10-60 guests.

Worked closely with Management & Chef to make sure the party ran smoothly. Assisted with Off-Site Events and Deliveries

Worked on Microsoft Office, Excel & Dropbox

Set up contracts on BEO's

Designed personalized menu options

08/2008 to 01/2016

GRILLSMITH

Tampa, FL

FOH Assistant Manager

Scheduled and directed a large staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. SUMMARY

KEY SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.

Greeted guests in a pleasant and courteous manner. Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards. Assisted with booking Private Events, Catering & Off-Site Events. Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.

Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.

Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer. 11/2005 to 09/2009

HARRY'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE

Tampa, FL

Certified Server Trainer

Started before it opened and helped with opening and setting everything up within the restaurant.

Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.

Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales. Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests. Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS 2010

Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL, Hillsborough HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 2004

Walter L. Sickles High School, Tampa, FL

3.8 GPA

Member of DECA Club

Volunteered at St. Joseph's Hospital

John Eland, General Manager, 727-***-****

Deb Trinca, Office Manager, 727-***-****

Jazmin Niles, Office Assistant, 813-***-****

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