Nitasha Schneider
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Professional Summary
Experienced and dedicated hospitality professional with a strong background in fine dining, management, and customer service. Skilled in leading teams, managing high-volume environments, and ensuring top-quality guest experiences. Highly adaptable and motivated, with experience in both front-of-house and back-of-house roles. I have reliable transportation and am willing to commute for the right opportunity.
Professional Experience
Abc Kitchen, New York, NY - Maître d'
February 2023 - July 2023
- Worked part-time in the mornings during the week and on Sunday evening at Jean-Georges' farm-to-table restaurant in Union Square.
JING, Denver, CO - FOH Manager and Maître d'
October 2021 - February 2023
- Supervised a team of 20+ during fine dining events.
- Ensured high-quality service and team coordination in a busy, upscale environment.
- Managed reservations, guest satisfaction, and staff performance, filling in with serving, food running and expediting when needed...
Eris Evolution, Williamsburg, NY - Bartender
March 2020 - October 2021
- Main bartender at Eris Evolution before and during their remodel.
- Left to pursue a management role in Denver at a fine dining restaurant.
9 Bean Rows, Sutton's Bay, MI - Maître d', Server, Bartender, Steward, Bakery Clerk, Farm Hand
Summer 2015 & Summer 2017
- Gained experience being guided by top farm-to-table engineers in the industry during two summers.
M Bar, Seattle, WA - Garde Manger, Steward
September 2016 - May 2017
- First fine dining experience in a city.
- Trained in the kitchen under Top Chef season 13 winner Jason Stratton.