Sean LaVigne

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Westminster CA, 92683

714-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fogo De Chão,

Irvine

Server, June 2021 – 2022

● Successfully ran 5-7 table sections in an elegant Fine Dining atmosphere.

● Rotated breaks with other servers, where we would take over their sections as zone partners.

● Everyone was responsible for each and every table on the floor, we all worked as a team.

● Responsible for making desserts, bread, sides as well as stocking everything we needed for service.

● Required a great deal of foresight in regards to time management, guests needs while still maintaining a professional, calm demeanor.

● Pre-bussing efficiently, being check-ready and re-setting quickly were paramount in being successful at FoGo.

Hot Rods & Hand Guns,

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Bartender, October 2020 – 2021

● Opener/Closer for a private gun club which featured fine dining quality food and craft cocktails

● Served Private Member parties, wine dinners and club hosted events

● Well versed in all cocktails, wine and beer selections; and the ability to help navigate the guests to ensure they have the best experience

● During training sat through extensive classes on Spirits, Wine and Beer…As well as the Origin and Process in which they were made.

● Cross trained as Expo, Food Runner, Server and Bartender when needed.

● Daily checklist of opening and closing duties was always followed to ensure products were well stocked and the next day's shift was set for success.

AnQi, SOUTH COAST PLAZA

Server, January 2018 – 2020

● Opener/Closer for an upscale Japanese gourmet bistro

● Handle a great deal of all VIP’s that frequent our restaurant

● Well versed in all cocktails, wine and beer selections; and the ability to help navigate the guests to ensure they have the best experience

● I maintain a vast knowledge of the food and ingredients to effectively sell our menu items and ensure that an allergy or preference will not hinder our guests experience

● I always attend any optional meeting to constantly improve my service and training, such as: Mezcal, Sake and Scotch demos

● Any and all procedures/protocols are always followed to a T, to be effective, safe and maintain a professional work environment JAZZ KITCHEN, ANAHEIM

Bartender/Server, October 2016 – January 2018

● Maintained 4-8 table section executed to perfection

● Performed 23 service standards that must be followed to provide an amazing guest experience

● Wine courses & liquor demos were provided frequently to help cultivate and expand knowledge about products to solidify servers talents

● Continuously tested on wine, food and liquor knowledge ensuring that staff was edified on every aspect of dining

● Became floor lead quickly and closed the restaurant inspecting other servers side work, checking them out and going over everything with closing manager; ensuring everything was perfect before leaving

● Always maintained a professional appearance and demeanor upholding Disney's strict policies about being on stage and guest magic CATAL, ANAHEIM

Patina Pro Bartender, Server June 2015 - October 2016

● Upscale fine dining Mediterranean/American restaurant with an extensive wine list and award winning food

● Sommelier training, weekly testing and a daily changing specialty menu with Chefs ensured server were well versed in all aspects of Catal's dining experience

● Became a Patina Pro, taking courses and learning every facet that was Catal

● I took initiative/advantage of higher level opportunities and became a Patina Pro, promoting me to lead/head server and responsible for training new staff

● Again service demanded that every aspect of dining was held to the highest degree, upholding management’s expectations and Disney’s Standards

● Closed restaurant, checked/signed out servers ensuring all duties had been fulfilled

● Walked through restaurant at the end of the evening with GM/AGM to ensure Catal was in perfection condition for the following day REFERENCES

Tammy Cook - (Manager)- JAZZ KITCHEN - 714-***-**** James Rivera-(General Manager) - CATAL - 714-***-**** ADDITIONAL SKILLS

● Efficient in numerous p.o.s. systems

● Cash handling

● Knowledgeable in a variety of food specific allergies

● Works very well in a professional environment that expects attention to detail

● Level One Sommelier

● Food Handlers Card, currently up to date

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