Benjamin Bowdler
Woollahra,AUS
Summary
Outgoing waiter with experience working both FOH and BOH. Focused and hardworking team member knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation guidelines. Commended for having solid attendance record and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server /Assistant Bartender
The Royal Hotel
Paddington, NSW
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak meal times.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Consistently exceeded expectations in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the restaurant during busy shifts.
Server / Foodrunner / Barback
Martina
Rose Bay, NSW
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Served 20-30 guests per night
- Had to manage my time taking orders, helping the bar, and running food.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Server / Foodrunner / Barback
Fiore Rosso
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Worked my way up through a Marc Vetri restaurant switching from barback and a food runner to becoming a full-time server for high-end clientele.
- Served 20-35 guests per night each catering to their own specific experience.
- Would course out each tables dinner, with 3 courses being normal, and having to remise between each meal.
- Learned how to properly handle wine service at a table.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Had the responsibility of training new staff to our high standards.
Delivery Driver
Manco & Manco
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsibility included delivering food to customers in a respectable and professional way.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Manco & Manco held us to a standard of looking our best, meaning clean-shaven, no long hair, and tattoos covered up if you had any.
Lifeguard
Ocean City Beach Patrol
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring the ocean area and enforcing rules by setting up flags to stay clear of rip tides.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Cleanliness standards
- Effective communication
- Attention to Detail
- Willing to Learn
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive and Friendly Attitude
- Responsible and Trustworthy
Timeline
Server /Assistant Bartender
The Royal Hotel
05.2024 - Current
Server / Foodrunner / Barback
Martina
03.2024 - 05.2024
Server / Foodrunner / Barback
Fiore Rosso
12.2022 - 02.2024
Delivery Driver
Manco & Manco
06.2021 - 08.2021
Lifeguard
Ocean City Beach Patrol
06.2019 - 09.2020