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I have four years experience as an assistant manager and ten years as a server at a restaurant in New Jersey. I am seeking a position in management in the restaurant/hospitality industry. I enjoy working hard and I love working with people. I am comfortable working in high-stress conditions and can work for long periods of time. I have impeccable time-management and multitasking skills. I am self-motivated and full of energy. My background is diverse as is my set of skills. “Turning your dream into mine” means that I will align myself with your goals and love doing my best to keep the dream of the company top priority.
I am also seeking a Server position in a fun, fast-paced and friendly environment. I have a decade of experience doing the job I love! I am hard-working, friendly and completely understanding of the idea that the customer is never wrong. I have a somewhat extensive knowledge of beer, wine and cockail service. I excel at making money for the restaurant as well as for myself in tips. Customers like me very much as I have many "regulars". I have no problem with sidework, lifting heavy items or staying on my feet for extended petiods of time. I am a team-player and believer in the idea that "Teamwork makes the dream work" (Sorry if that sounds corny). I love the serving job and I would love working for you.
Note: I am also looking for a remote position. I have many skills that would make me an ideal candidate:
→ As a Special Education Teacher, I worked for the Homebound Department which meant I worked in the field on my own. I was self-managing and worked in public libraries and coffee shops. I also maintained an office in my home where I worked during off-hours.
→ I am very computer literate. I am proficient in the entire Microsoft Office Professional Suite and related programs (IE. Google Docs). I coded this webpage that you are cuttently viewing using PHP, Javascript, CSS and HTML. I can learn any new program in a short time. I can use my computer skills for productivity such as creating specialized dynamic forms, creating spreadsheets or entering data into them. I am adept at using Windows and Apple computers.
→ Rather than using my Smartphone to do dumb things, I have built an extensive knowledge of abilities and a vast library of apps that allow me to be more productive, creative and efficient.
→ I am self-managing: I monitor my own performance, I am always seeking ways to be more efficient, I have excellent work ethics and I am self-driven.
My employment as a restaurant Server and Assistant Manager have given me skills I can use in the hospitality workplace. I can roll up my sleeves and do physical work just as well as I can motivate others to follow my lead. I enjoy working with the public and I am always a team player. I have come to know the hospitality industry very well and I am excited to further my knowledge and experience.
I have gained many usable skills as a restaurant server and Assistant Manager. I have impeccable time-management, prioritizing, public relations, suggestive selling and problem solving skills. I am fine working in stressful situations and I always keep my cool, no matter what. I can turn problems into win-win situations so that everyone is happy. And, I can also carry a tray of food like it’s no one else’s business!
As an Assistant Manager I am responsible for managerial duties including receiving orders and updating inventory, managing employees, training new employees and the opening & closing duties of the restaurant. I am also entrusted with counting monies, adding to and taking from the safe. The only difference between a regular Manager and an Assistant Manager, at this establishment, is that the regular Manager is paid on salary while I am being paid by the hour.
I am dedicated to the job and I am dedicated to my employer. I’ve always stuck with my employers for long runs. I believe that loyalty is best for all parties because familiarity can be a strong asset. I am also committed to the task at hand. Once I get started on an asignment or project, I give it my best effort to finish it in a timely manner and a job done well.
My dedication runs with my honesty as well. I never find a reason to break this virtue of mine because once a person is found to be dishonest it is quite difficult for that person the regain others' trusts. Denying mistakes wastes the opportunity to improve while accepting ones mistakes allows for betterment. I am always looking to improve upon everything I do in life and I am always finding ways to become more efficient. One of the best ways I can do this is by being agreeable to constructive criticism and allowing for change. Like a computer, I am always updating my software. And as a teacher, I am always a student who is willing and eager to learn.
⋅ ANSI Food Safety Manager – National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals, 2023
⋅ Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
⋅ Point of Sales/Computer
⋅ Time Management
⋅ Multitasking
⋅ Customer Service/Customer Satisfaction
⋅ Cash Handling/Credit Card Processing
⋅ Food handling/Food Prep
⋅ Guest Relations/Concierge
⋅ Professional Communication & Telephone
⋅ Beer, Wine and Cocktails Knowledge (No Bartending)
→ Other Skills:
⋅ Scripting/Coding Languages: HTML, Javascript, PHP, CSS, MYSQL (A Webmaster's suite of languages)
⋅ Google Docs & Google Sheets
⋅ QWERTY Typing speed: 50 words per minute with 98% accuracy
⋅ Excellent Communication Skills including: Clear, Precise and Articulate Grammar
⋅ Social Networking and publishing for Facebook etc.
I am a man for all seasons when it comes to my hobbies as well. I enjoy swimming, bicycling, hiking in nature, camping, skiing, and rollerblading. I enjoy being in the mountains very much and just as much as I enjoy being in the forests and the beaches. Ocean swimming and bicycling are activities I’ve done since I was a child. I’m not someone who goes to the gym because I prefer getting an equivalent or greater workout outdoors. As much as I love being in the ocean and mountains, I love being in the sky too!
Flying drones is a big hobby of mine and gives me the closest feeling to flying without having a pilot’s license. I specialize in FPV drone flying.
→ Click to see my drone video:
'Deal Casino Fly-by'
→ Or watch a hyperlapse video:
'Jersey Shore Bicycle Ride'.
I also love cooking, learning new things, reading about science and technology and keeping up with current events. I love star gazing (Still waiting for Coronae Borealis to go supernova!) and bird watching. If fact, if an activity has to do with nature, I’m probably already in love with doing it or endeavoring to learn how. My favorite board games are chess and backgammon. And, although I’m really not that good at it, I love playing the guitar.
• New York University (NYU), New York, NY:
→ Master of Arts in Special Education - 1992-1994
• University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT:
→ Bachelor of Arts in Elementry Education - 1988-1992
• Certifications:
→ ANSI Certified Food Safety Manager
→ Alcohol Beverage Service including: Carding Protocals & Inebriation Determination
→ Credit Card Processing and Scam/Fraudulent Use Awareness
Rather than going by the book only, I can come up with a plan when and where "the book" doesn't apply. I have learned that taking the proper care to do things correctly the first time takes less time than having to do things over. In avoidance of waste I don't make mistakes from haste. I tend to come up with plans and I stick to those plans while making adjustments if needed rather than going back to the drawing board. I am very detailed oriented in all parts of my life. I am an artist everyday, in everything I do, at work, recreation and otherwise. I am cognizant of the impossibility of reaching perfection but I believe that if I aim for perfection, I’ll get closer than if I didn't put my expectations so high. I’m a bit of a workaholic and I am self-motivated and self-managing. Let me make your goal mine and as member of your team, I will become an asset you will treasure.
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