Summary
Overview
Education
Work History
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Additional Information
Server

Jimmy Parris

Burlington,ON

Summary

Back in Barbados my country of birth,I received employee of the month working the Rockley Resorts.

Was promoted to Assistant Restaurant Manager while working at the Almond Beach Resorts.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Education

Diploma Certificate - Business Management

Barbados Community

Work History

Server

Pearl & Pine Retirement Residence
09.2018 - 07.2022

Server

DNO Catering
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Preparing for events.

Casual server

Wild Thyme Catering
03.2018 - 11.2018

Dietary server

Village of Tansley Woods
05.2018 - 07.2018

Players Paradise & Soccer World Referee
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Children, adults & co-ed soccer.

Waiter

Champers Restaurant
12.2015 - 06.2017

Waiter and Food & Beverage Assistant

Waterfront Café
09.2015 - 12.2015

Waiter

Chez Max
08.2012 - 08.2015

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Almond Beach Village
01.1994 - 01.2012
  • Progressed from entry level food services to assistant manager until hotel closure in 2012.

General hotel worker

Rockley Beach Resort
05.1996 - 05.1998

Skills

  • 15 years experience in the Hotel and Restaurant industry
  • Superlative people skills and customer service excellence
  • Motivated team player
  • Sound decision-making and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of industry standards; Commitment to Health & Safety
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Professional appearance
  • Customer service
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Memory retention
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe food handling
  • Menu memorization
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Beverage preparation
  • Tableside etiquette
  • Guest seating
  • Table setting knowledge
  • Ordering procedures
  • Menu presentation
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Food delivery
  • Wine service
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food safety
  • POS operation
  • Responsible beverage service
  • Table resetting
  • Server training
  • Positive and professional
  • Positive guest interactions
  • Dietary restrictions knowledge
  • Hostess support
  • Buffet setup and takedown
  • Dish preparation
  • Dining customer service
  • Team member support
  • Point of sale (POS) system operations
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Team player
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • High energy and stamina
  • Team leadership
  • Cool under pressure
  • Warm and friendly
  • Table setting arrangements
  • Point-of-sale system
  • Liquor, wine, and food service
  • Dining crew workflow optimization
  • Banquet coordination
  • Food station setup
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Table setting
  • Food sales and promotion
  • Point of sale operation
  • Guest relations management
  • Table bussing
  • Food safety practices
  • Order accuracy
  • Food running

Certification

  • Ontario Smart Serve - November 2017 to Present
  • Safe Food Handling Training Certificate - June 2018 to Present

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Server

Pearl & Pine Retirement Residence
09.2018 - 07.2022

Dietary server

Village of Tansley Woods
05.2018 - 07.2018

Casual server

Wild Thyme Catering
03.2018 - 11.2018

Server

DNO Catering
01.2018 - 11.2021

Players Paradise & Soccer World Referee
10.2017 - 02.2018

Waiter

Champers Restaurant
12.2015 - 06.2017

Waiter and Food & Beverage Assistant

Waterfront Café
09.2015 - 12.2015

Waiter

Chez Max
08.2012 - 08.2015

General hotel worker

Rockley Beach Resort
05.1996 - 05.1998

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Almond Beach Village
01.1994 - 01.2012

Diploma Certificate - Business Management

Barbados Community

Additional Information

Royal Botanical Gardens-August 2022 to Present.

Supervisor/ Server

Jimmy Parris