Dee Buckley
Nashville
Summary
Versatile Fine Dining Server adaptable to changing menu items, guest preferences and restaurant standards. Easily steps into any foodservice role with ease. Over 12 years of fine dining service experience.Ready to work hard for a good kitchen and show how the value i can bring to any team .I am hoping to gain a full time night role
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Valet Manager
Towne Park
01.2024 - Current
- Answered guest's questions about property amenities and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of work sites, parking spaces, and guest services stations.
- Delivered guest vehicles smoothly and met diverse needs of valet customers.
- Helped guests unload and load luggage.
- Valet supervisor at hotels , mornings only
- Trained new staff on protocols
- Built positive customer rapport for courteous, friendly and professional service.
IRD Server/Assitant Manager for Banquets
Marriot Hotel
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Managed all shifts for In room dining server for 3 hotels
- Inventory ; managed alcohol and beverage inventories for for 3 different Bars
- Served and accommodated approximately 100-200 rooms nightly with food services
- Managed kitchen workflow between servers and cooks
- Did barback duties when needed or short staffed.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
- Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
Line Cook /Head Barback
Fairlane Hotel
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Served 300-400 guests on busy week days
- Became key helper for bartenders and servers im fine dining restraunt
Server/ Food Runner
Yolan -The Joseph Hotel
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Worked in high level fine dining restaurants , and the proper way to take care of guest
- Barback assistant on days the kitchen were short staffed
- Served 75-200 guest nightly and accommodated their needs
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
Server Assistant
Cheesecake Factory Inc
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Monitored dining room and bar areas for signs of overcrowding.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Tennessee-UTC
Chattanooga, TN05-2019
Associate of Science - Business Management
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN05-2017
Skills
- 12 years of restraunt experience
- 9 years of food runner/server experience
- 6 years of management experience
- 10 years of fine dining experience
- 4 years of line cook
- 15 years of customer service experience
- Sales techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety oversight
- Wine service
- High volume dining
- Table resetting
Certification
- ABC license
- Hospitality Management Certification- UTC
- Food Safety Certifcation
Timeline
Valet Manager
Towne Park
01.2024 - Current
IRD Server/Assitant Manager for Banquets
Marriot Hotel
03.2022 - 03.2024
Line Cook /Head Barback
Fairlane Hotel
02.2021 - 07.2022
Server/ Food Runner
Yolan -The Joseph Hotel
05.2020 - 09.2021
Server Assistant
Cheesecake Factory Inc
06.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Tennessee-UTC
Associate of Science - Business Management
Volunteer State Community College