Description
👤 **About Me:**
Hospitality professional with 5 years of experience in premium dining. I believe true service is the art of being invisible yet always present when the guest needs attention. Certified in sommelier studies and trained in author's cuisine restaurants, I don't just recite the menu—I tell the story of every dish and wine to create a memorable experience.
📈 **Professional Track Record:**
• **Server (Classic Restaurant):** Mastered foundational standards: European table service, proper wine pouring techniques, and carrying multiple plates on a single tray.
• **Senior Server (Fine Dining):** Managed premium guests and a 150+ label wine list. Expert in decanting and food/wine pairing. Used English (Upper-Intermediate) daily to host international tourists and expats. Once personally hosted a French delegation, earning a TripAdvisor review calling me an "ambassador of hospitality."
• **Senior Server (Private Club):** Catered to a loyal, high-net-worth clientele. Maintained a detailed CRM of guest preferences (favorite wines, nut allergies, anniversary dates) to deliver hyper-personalized service.
🛠️ **Core Competencies:**
• Service Standards: European and American fine dining protocols.
• Systems: Toast, Micros, R-Keeper.
• Beverage: Wine etiquette, decanting, temperature control, proper glassware selection.
• Languages: English (Upper-Intermediate) – fluent in guest engagement.
✨ **Career Expectations:**
• Target Salary: $45,000 USD base + generous tips and wine incentives.
• Seeking a Senior Server or Sommelier role in a fine dining or luxury hotel setting.
• Setup: On-site in New York, NY.