Isaiah Locke
Macroeconomic Analyst. Long Term Investor. Futures Day Trader.
Houston
Summary
Versatile Fine Dining Server adaptable to changing menu items, guest preferences and restaurant standards. Over four years of fine dining service experience and skilled in working under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Fine Dining Server
Nando Trattoria
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
- Ran food from chefs to guest tables with dishes that required special serving techniques.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Attention to detail is understating- at Nando we leave no fingerprints on any of our varietal wine glassware, nor would you find dust on lining any creviced corners of our walls. Everything is spotless
- Chef Alessio Vullo will soon be recognized as top 5 in LA : open category. Imported nearly every ingredient, including olive oil that is rarely requested
- Liaised between front-of-house and back-of-house teams effectively facilitating smooth restaurant operations.
- Contributed to team effort by assisting colleagues when needed, displaying strong teamwork abilities within the server community.
Fine Dining Server
Ca' Bianca
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Upscale Italian restaurant awarded best in Sonoma County
- Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Provided guests with exceptional customer service and vast wine knowledge of both local domestics and Italian imports
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers
- Submitted orders that accommodated customer preferences and dietary requirements
Fine Dining Server
Sienna On The Square
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Casual fine dining Italian cuisine located in "the square" of Downtown Pittsburgh
- Provided guests with exceptional customer service, vast knowledge of menu, specials, and our primarily Italian wine list
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Server
Benihana
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
Level 5 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
Education
Astrophysics
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NESkills
Wine knowledge
Wine service
Food and beverage pairings
Menu memorization
Proper table setup
Luxury experience management
Timeline
Fine Dining Server
Nando Trattoria
03.2022 - 05.2023
Fine Dining Server
Ca' Bianca
12.2020 - 03.2022
Fine Dining Server
Sienna On The Square
12.2018 - 02.2020
Server
Benihana
05.2015 - 04.2016
Level 5 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
01.2014 - 04.2015
Astrophysics
University of Nebraska - Lincoln