Ali H. Nejad
Toronto,Canada
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Manager/ Server
Medusa Authentic Greek
08.2025 - Current
- Supervise front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional fine-dining service standards.
- Lead and coordinate servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff during high-volume service.
- Oversee opening and closing procedures, table assignments, and daily floor operations to maximize efficiency.
- Resolve guest concerns promptly while delivering an exceptional dining experience.
- Train and mentor new and existing staff in professional tableside fish carving and deboning, ensuring consistency in fine-dining presentation and service excellence.
- Monitor staff performance, uphold service standards, and foster a collaborative, guest-focused team environment.
Server
Maxime's
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Coordinated fine-dining service with kitchen and bar to enhance guest experience.
- Delivered polished hospitality: menu guidance, upselling, and quick issue resolution.
- Managed multiple tables by taking accurate orders and processing POS payments efficiently.
- Ensured impeccable table settings and quick section resets to support team during peak service.
Server (2022-2024) Server Assistant (2021-2022)
Buca Osteria & Bar (Yorkville)
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Greeted guests, guided them through menu selections, and efficiently took orders to enhance dining experience.
- Assisted guests in selecting wines to complement dishes, leveraging expertise in Italian wines to elevate meal enjoyment.
- Earned Smart Serve Certification and performed tableside fish carving and service.
- Memorized detailed recipes and preparation methods for the entire menu.
- Supported high-volume service by preparing tables, clearing dishes, and managing menu counts.
- Delivered attentive hospitality to create memorable guest experiences and foster repeat visits.
Trim Carpenter Supervisor
Rumi Design & Build Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised installation of doors, paneling, cabinets, baseboards, and casings.
- Operated and maintained power tools, including miter, table, and jig saws, routers, and nail and impact guns.
- Coordinated delivery checks, ensured material quality, and scheduled crew work for optimal workflow.
- Prepared jobsite for next-day operations by maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Project Coordinator & Technologist
EXP Services Inc.
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed contractor administration for projects including Oshawa Centre and Vaughan Mills Mall, ensuring compliance and project timelines.
- Executed High Speed Profilograph and flatness/levelness tests on concrete slabs for Hwy 401, Hwy 404, Hwy 407, and Bay-Adelaide Centre North Tower to maintain quality standards.
- Created detailed AutoCAD drawings and BOQ documentation for project tenders, facilitating accurate project bids.
Bilingual Salesman
Esfahan Rug Carpet Company, Isfahan, Iran
, Iran
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Facilitated communication with international tourists and local customers in English and Farsi, enhancing customer experience.
- Oversaw store finances and coordinated purchasing of materials and supplies for workshops, supporting operational needs.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures for daily operations, contributing to efficient day-to-day management.
Education
Bachelor of Kinesiology & Health Science -
York University
Toronto, ON08-2025
Civil Engineering Diploma -
Seneca College
North York, ON01-2019
Skills
- Hospitality management
- Operational oversight
- Food safety practices
- Quality control methods
- Floor plan design
- Extensive wine Knowledge
- Detail-oriented/ Fine dinning experience
- Highly organized
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Skilled communicator
- Guest relations
Certification
- Smart Serve
- OMVIC
- WHMIS
- Red Cross - First Aid (CPR and AED Training)
Hobbies and Interests
- Competitive swimmer and water polo player; enjoy tennis, volleyball, and basketball.
- Passion for food, culinary exploration, and cultural travel.
- Reading business and science books.
Timeline
Floor Manager/ Server
Medusa Authentic Greek
08.2025 - Current
Server
Maxime's
08.2024 - 07.2025
Server (2022-2024) Server Assistant (2021-2022)
Buca Osteria & Bar (Yorkville)
09.2021 - 07.2024
Trim Carpenter Supervisor
Rumi Design & Build Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
Project Coordinator & Technologist
EXP Services Inc.
09.2019 - 08.2020
Bilingual Salesman
Esfahan Rug Carpet Company, Isfahan, Iran
05.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Kinesiology & Health Science -
York University
Civil Engineering Diploma -
Seneca College