Amanda Harradence

St Lawrence Restaurant is an intimate dining experience seating 42 guests. Proudly recognized with 1 Michelin star, the restaurant offers a thoughtfully crafted 4-course set menu by Chef J-C Poirier, blending classic French cuisine with a Quebecois twist. Guests can opt to add custom beverage pairings that focus on natural wines.

• Oversee daily administrative tasks including inventory management & supply ordering
• Assist with all guest inquiries, reservations and special requests to ensure a seamless dining experience
• Assist with the planning and execution of private events including managing logistics and customer communication

• Provide personalized service with expert wine and beverage pairing recommendations, offering guidance on varietals and tasting notes
• Maintain a clean and organized work space in a small restaurant
• Increased sales with upselling techniques and through thorough knowledge of menu items
• Ensure flip times are met for a 3 seating restaurant

Autostrada is a busy neighbourhood restaurant inspired by the casual osterias of Italy. Known for it's cozy yet stylish ambiance, the restaurant offers a menu focused on fresh, high quality ingredients alongside an excellent selection of natural and conventional Italian wines.

• Perform opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining room was prepared for seamless service transitions
• Provided attentive service during high volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail
• Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices
• Maximized table turnover rate by managing reservations and seating arrangements

Hawksworth Restaurant is one of the city's premier fine dining destinations. The restaurant offers contemporary Canadian cuisine with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant boasts an extensive wine list, full cocktail lists and both a restaurant and bar area.

• Conducting both tasting menus and a la carte menus at the same time, often coordinating with sommelier team on pairings
• Ensuring all interactions with guests adhere to the high standards of fine dining service, including polished presentation and refined communication
• Explaining menu, including many daily features and providing detailed knowledge about dishes and ingredients

Chambar is an institution that's been at the forefront of the Vancouver dining scene since 2010. Known for it's vibrant atmosphere, late night crowd, patio happy hours and a thoughtful Belgian inspired menu. The restaurant boasts 150 seats with a private dining area and a popular patio where an extensive beer and wine list is served.

• Stayed in constant communication with hosts to ensure tables are moving at an appropriate pace for the next seating
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
• Maintained strong beer and wine knowledge through my tenure