Fine Dining Phoenix Az

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAVID BRENNAN

Phoenix AZ, 85032 623-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Rusconis American Kitchen, Phoenix, AZ

Server, Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

Serve food, wine and drink in a fine dining setting Knowledge of all menu items as well as wine bottles in wine cellar

Meet and greet guests preferably by name

Ability to handle a 5 table section while assisting co-workers with expo and bar drinks.

Be prepared and professional at all times

Ability to deal with chef/owner who expects 100% out of his employees all the time Cabin Bar and Grill, Big Sky, MT

Bartender/Server, Dec 2020 - Oct 2021

Bartend and serve food in a casual fine dining restaurant at the base of a ski resort

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• Ability to multi task, think on my feet and help co workers all at the same time

• Keep bar stocked with fruit/liquor/beer and wine

• Make drinks by the recipe as fast as possible

Use proper terminology while trying to describe flavor profiles of both food and drink

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Constantly focusing on running side work to keep yourself and co workers prepared

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• Understanding and respecting the protocol of Covid-19 Golden Goose, Sedona, AZ

Server, Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

• Serving food and alcohol in a casual fine dining atmosphere

• Knowledge of all ingredients on the menu for dietary restrictions

• Ability to handle tables all over the restaurant due to a rotation system

• Take a leadership role with support staff

• Expo the window when not busy with guests

Elk Ave Prime Steakhouse, Crested Butte, CO

Server, Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

• Serving and up selling wet and dry aged steaks in a fine dining atmosphere

• Extensive knowledge of all cuts of meat and which ranch they are from General knowledge of all sides and their ingredients as the menu format is ala' carte

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Able to score 90 percent on a test of the whole menu including beer/liquor and wines by the glass

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• Show confidence while taking orders at the table with a tablet

• Ability to thrive under pressure

Pursuit - Denali Backcountry Lodge, Kantishna, AK

Server, Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

• Serving food in an all inclusive luxury resort in Denali National Park Check daily manifest on guest departure/arrival and set up the dining room accordingly

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With guests paying high dollar, making a conscious effort to provide top notch service

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• Guests have previously ordered so confirm what entree goes to which seat Ability to develop relationships with guests and co-workers while being 92 miles into Denali National Park

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Steamworks Brewing Company, Durango, CO

Server, Oct 2018 - May 2019

• Serving food and beverage in a high volume brewery

• Knowledge of all menu items and ability to explain and sell beer

• Knowledge of allergies and dietary restrictions

Experienced in Aloha and it's functions involving separating and tendering of separate checks

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• Form a team work bond with both Back of the House, Expo and Bussers

• Remain calm under extreme pressure

Overlook Bar and Grill, Denali, AK

Server, May 2018 - Sep 2018

• Set up for dinner service including patio

• Go through dining room and spot check all glasses, flatware and overall cleanliness

Serve food in a fine dining atmosphere with table maintenance being a main focus

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Greet tables in a quick efficient manner conversing about cocktails, wine pairings and nightly features

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• Servers are on a tip pool so that makes every guest everyone's responsibility Enter starters, salads, entrees and beverages into Mobile Bytes assuring every guest has a designated seat number

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• Make sure every guest has an experience and not just a meal

• Enter tips and assure checkout is correct-complete sidework Kips Grill, Creede, CO

Server/Bartender, Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

• Serving tacos, margaritas and beer in a high paced tourist town

• Set up bar/restaurant including patio for daily operations Pre-shift meeting discussing items low on or out of-sales goals for the shift and the day

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Make sure guests are seated in a timely manner and communicating with servers as to not overwhelm any of them

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• Enter food and beverage orders into a tablet style POS

• Talk to guests about their travels and give directions and advice

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