Kevin P. Finney
Dallas, Texas 75204
Objective:
To obtain a challenging position where I can utilize my communications and organizational skills and experience to continually expand my knowledge, interests and accomplishments.
Experience:
2012-Present
Driftwood/Oak
Server/Trainer
Operated in fine dining upscale dinning venue
Established repeat guest in fine dining venue
Consistently provided extensive food and wine knowledge to employees and guests
2011-2012
Bolsa/Smoke Concepts
Server/Trainer/In-House Management
Operated in a fast-paced, upscale, eclectic dining venue
Organized and administered in-house training and menu knowledge
Implemented management duties on daily basis including comps and voids and cash management
2009-2011
Kent Rathbun Concepts
Server
In- house training. Developed training materials
Consistently provided extensive food and wine knowledge to employees and guests
Established repeat guests in upscale dining venue
2006-2009
Park Cities Prime Dallas, Texas
Server
Delivered impeccable service in fine dinning environment
Accommodated discriminating guests/clientele
Consistently provided extensive food and wine knowledge to employees and guests
2002-2006
Ferr’e Dallas, Texas
Server/Trainer
Operated in a fast-paced, upscale eclectic-dining venue
Requested by management to handle shift closing due to prior experience
Completed training early to begin in-house training thereafter
1994-2002
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Dallas, Texas
Corporate Trainer/Server
Organized and administered in-house training
Traveled to provide training for staff in new stores
Managed new employee inquires
1992-1994
Houston’s New Orleans, Louisiana
Server
Handled varied guest base in high volume store
Contributed significantly in a team oriented environment
Expediently provided internal and external problem resolution
1990-1992
Commander’s Palace New Orleans, Louisiana
Server
Delivered impeccable service in fine dinning environment
Completed numerous detailed guests requests
Accommodated discriminating guests
Technical Skills:
Extensive computer skills
Excel, aloha, micros, positouch
Education:
1993-1997
University of New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana
Commercial Advertising & Public Relations