Bryan Hitaffer
Phoenix, AZ *****
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Hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience in fast-paced restaurant, resort, banquet environments.
Ability to work alone, in small groups, or in a full banquet department (up to 40). Excellent customer service and leadership skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in customer satisfaction as well as working with others. Ability to take and give direction. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Banquet Server
Crowne Plaza Airport - Phoenix, AZ
December 2018 to April 2020
Working in fast paced banquet department. Various banquet functions, including: Sit-down events, buffets, receptions, breakouts, working lunch/dinners. Ability to set,serve, breakdown all said functions with speed and accuracy. Ability to take and give direction. Food Service Worker
The Phoenician Resort - Scottsdale, AZ
April 2014 to July 2017
Worked various outlets within this 5-star resort, including: banquets,in-room dining, restaurants. Provided highest level of service to demanding clientele. Ability to work in a team or alone. Ability to take and give direction in various conditions.
Room Service Server
Arizona Biltmore - Phoenix, AZ
February 2010 to March 2013
Deliver food orders and amenities to guest rooms. Assure that deliveries are accurate, timely, and are delivered along resort standards. Keep resort clear of service ware of room service orders, returning them to kitchen. Keep room service department prepped, have sidework completed. Be able to cover phones while room service order-taker is away or on break. Communicate with sales department, being aware of large amenity delivery or in-house V.I.P.s. Banquet Server
Marriott at the Buttes - Tempe, AZ
January 2001 to July 2006
Set, serve, breakdown a variety of banquet functions. Sit-down meals, buffets, receptions, weddings, bars, breakouts, coffee stations
Hospitality Captain
Pointe Hilton Tapatio - Phoenix, AZ
January 1985 to October 1999
* Oversee operations of Hospitality/ Room Service Department
* Ensure BEO functions properly set, serviced, billed, and broken down
* Ensure all room service orders/amenities delivered, billed, and picked up
* Supervise staff of up to 7. Be familiar with all of their duties and responsibilities. Education
High school diploma
Glendale Community College
Skills
• Bartending
• Banquet Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Serving Experience
• Food Service
• Upselling
• Serving
• Busser
• Food Safety
• Cash Handling
• Hotel experience
• Food industry
• Host/Hostess
• Food Preparation
• Shift Management
• Management
• Cashiering
• Customer service
• Supervising Experience
• Catering
• Restaurant Management
• Sales
• Teaching
• Classroom experience
• Teaching
• Classroom experience
Certifications and Licenses
TABC
Assessments
Food safety — Proficient
June 2021
Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures Full results: Proficient
Sales fit — Completed
January 2021
Measures the traits that are important for success in sales positions Full results: Completed
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