Aaron Dunaway
*** ***** ***. ********* ** *****
Cell: 615-***-**** Email: *****@***.***
Objective
Dynamic and energetic leader who is driven by competition and opportunities for career
advancement. I am creative thinker and self- starter who understands the importance of team
development and growth. I am an excellent communicator with the ability to actively manage
change.
Professional Experience
Ichigo Ichi February 2024 – Now
· Assist with Opening & Closing Duties
· Help manage and overcome customer objectives & give superior satisfaction
· Helped other team members during shift to ensure food was delivered efficiently and in
a timely manner
· Assist Management with Bar & Wine Menu Creations
Sportsman’s Grill May 2023 – February 2024
· Assist with Opening & Closing Duties
· Help manage and overcome customer objectives & give superior satisfaction
· Helped other team members during shift to ensure food was delivered efficiently and in
a timely manner
Central BBQ June 2022 – May 2023
· Assist with Opening & Closing Duties
· Help manage and overcome customer objectives & give superior satisfaction
· Helped other team members during shift to ensure food was delivered efficiently and in
a timely manner
Rock’NDough Pizza June 2021 – June 2022
· Assist with Opening & Closing Duties
· Help manage and overcome customer objectives & give superior satisfaction
· Helped other team members during shift to ensure food was delivered efficiently and in
a timely manner
· Assist Management with Bar & Wine Menu Creations
Nama Sushi Restaurant Bartender August 2016 – March 2020
· Assist with Opening & Closing Duties
· Help manage and overcome customer objectives & give superior satisfaction
· Helped other team members during shift to ensure food was delivered efficiently and in
a timely manner
· Assist Management with Bar & Wine Menu Creations
Dalt’s Bar and Grill Assistant Manager September 2015 – August 2016
· Manage & Train Servers
· Assist Owner in sanitation & safety procedures
· Manage Daily Restaurant Reservations
· Manage Bookkeeping for daily closing of restaurant
· Help manage and overcome customer objectives & give superior satisfaction
· Knowledge of front & back of the house
Noelle’s Server/Bartender April 2015 – September 2015
· Assist with Opening & Closing Duties
· Help manage and overcome customer objectives & give superior satisfaction
· Helped other team members during shift to ensure food was delivered efficiently and in
a timely manner
Finezza Italian Bistro General Manager August 2000 - April 2015
· Assist Owner with Bar, Wine & Food Menu Creations
· Manage & Train Servers which includes weekly staff schedules of 8 plus people
· Coordinate Monthly Staff Cleaning schedules
· Assist Owner in purchasing & cost control
· Assist Owner in sanitation & safety procedures
· Manage Daily Restaurant Reservations & Coordinate Holiday Parties with menu options
· Manage Bookkeeping for daily opening & closing of restaurant
· Keep customers informed of daily food & wine availability/specials
· Help manage and overcome customer objectives & give superior satisfaction
· Knowledge & experience in completing weekly employee payroll
· Knowledge of front & back of the house
Dalt’s Bar & Grill Server/Bartender March 1999 – August
2007
· Assist with Opening & Closing Duties
· Help manage and overcome customer objectives & give superior satisfaction
· Helped other team members during shift to ensure food was delivered efficiently and in
a timely manner
Management Skills Computer Skills
· Excellent Customer Service Skills
· Respectable knowledge of Food &Wine Pairings
· Knowledge & understanding different of flavors
· Detailed oriented
· Organized
· ALOHA
· Micros
· Microsoft Excel®
· Microsoft Office®
· Microsoft Word ®
· Toast POS
Education
· Hillwood High School Graduate 1996
· Nashville State Community College Graduate in Computer Information Sciences 1998 - 2002
· Nashville State Community College Graduate in Culinary Arts 2007 - 2011