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GULZAR ANJUM

Summary

Pakistani American detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/Barbac

Embassy Suites By Hilton
03.2023 - 10.2023

• Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in dining section

• Taking customers' food and drink orders.

• Memorizing the menu and recommending appetizers, meals, and drinks.

• Processing guest payments, using proper accounting and cash handling procedures

• Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers, and keeping the dining area neat and

pleasant.

• Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for the prompt and correct delivery of orders.

• Helping bartender with the drinks and stocking everything.

• Keeping bar and bar top clean.

Assistant Manager/Server/Host/Barback

Saffron Bar And Grill
03.2019 - 03.2023

• Managing POS

• Managing all third-party software

• Setting online pricing and menu integrations

• Social media and catering event management

• Troubleshooting all networking and device issues

• Training and supervising staff

• Dealing with customer complaints and queries

• Maximizing profitability and productivity

• Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in the dining section.

• Taking customers' food and drink orders.

• Memorizing the menu and recommending appetizers, meals, and drinks.

• Processing guest payments, using proper accounting and cash handling procedures

• Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers, and keeping the dining area neat and

pleasant.

• Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for the prompt and correct delivery of orders.

• Greeting guests as they arrive at the front door and let them know the wait times.

• Escorting guests to their tables when they're ready.

• Monitoring open dining areas.

• Communicating with the floor manager.

• Answering the telephone correctly.

• Explaining the ordering system to all guests.

• Maintaining a clean work environment.

• Helping bartender with the drinks and stocking everything.

• Keeping bar and bar top clean.


Sales Associate

Chevrolet Of Bellevue
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.

Dispatcher/Accounts Manager

Seattle Towing
06.2016 - 01.2018

•. Bookkeeping in QBO

•. Digital Dispatch Management (TowBook)

•. QBO & TowBook Integration

•. Biweekly Payroll Management

•. Bank & Customer Accounts Management

•. Managing accounts (customers & vendors)

•. Prepared City, State and Federal Tax

•. Budgeting and cashflow planing

•. Bank Reconciliations

•. Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.

•. Sent out drivers to assist [Number] hourly callers based on locations, needs and worker availability.

Junior Sous Chef/Senior Sandwich Artist

Cedars On Broadway
09.2012 - 04.2016

• Preparing food neatly, accurately, and in a timely manner

• Demonstrating a complete understanding of menu items and explaining it to guests accurately

• Greeting guests and preparing their orders, using the Point-of-Sale system to record their orders

• Collecting guests' payments and making change

• Checking products in the line unit area and restocking items to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the shift

• Maintaining a clean work environment under the head chef supervisory.

Education

Associate of Science - Engineering

DHA College
Karachi, PAK
06.2012

Skills

  • Customer Assistance (Bilingual)
  • Greeting Guests
  • Sales Expertise
  • Product Knowledge
  • Tableside Service
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Desktop Support/ Hardware Configuration
  • Process Improvements
  • Accounts Management
  • Maintaining Call Metrics
  • Cost Control
  • Bookkeeping

Certification

Valid Drivers License

Defensive Driver Certificate

Food Safety Permit

WA State Liquor Permit



Languages

Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Server/Barbac

Embassy Suites By Hilton
03.2023 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager/Server/Host/Barback

Saffron Bar And Grill
03.2019 - 03.2023

Sales Associate

Chevrolet Of Bellevue
02.2018 - 01.2019

Dispatcher/Accounts Manager

Seattle Towing
06.2016 - 01.2018

Junior Sous Chef/Senior Sandwich Artist

Cedars On Broadway
09.2012 - 04.2016

Associate of Science - Engineering

DHA College
GULZAR ANJUM