Nicholas Steighner

High End dining experience(5 years)

• Let guests know about our daily specials or about the prime grade steaks we offered along with the seafood options
• Had to obtain the entire order rather quickly to keep the flow of service running steady, and worked with the kitchen to fire food in an appropriate manner
• Pulled bottles of stacked wine with step ladders above tables during dinner service and had to report the bin number to expo
• Primary focus was to create guests for life and to keep people coming back, treating them as if they were eating in your own home.
• Had a generous amount of regulars or first-time guests that would ask for me again/or write reviews
• Focused on line of sight while working in tight quarters, and ensuring an appealing dining experience in front of an open kitchen.
• Worked alongside the server- assistants, hosts, kitchen staff, and managers to ensure quality guest experiences.
• Assisted in table setup, (white linens, place settings, table splitters, water glasses) to enhance guest flow and minimize guest wait times.
• Tableside Martini/Cocktail/Wine Service (Decanting, pouring drinks at table) alongside Food preparation at the table. (Deshelling lobster, splitting salads/potatoes, slicing steaks)

Acquired skills in casual dining (2years)

• Handled drink and food orders, worked alongside expo and bar
• Held large service trays over shoulder
• Took reservations, and handled to-go orders.
• Stocked and maintained service areas for opening and closing shifts
• Knowledge of menu, salad prep, food running, outside patio work, garnish prep, help with expo & more.
• Gained the skills needed to move on to what I have been doing recently