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Jodie Lewis

Summary

I have been in the hospitality industry for 20 years and am seeking permanent part time (2-3 days weekly) employment. I have held Supervisory, Assistant Manager, and Manager titles in most of my serving positions know I make for an efficient and energetic employee due to my love for public interaction combined with handling numerous responsibilities in a fast paced environment. I believe that an incomparable dining experience involves enthusiastic teamwork from both the front and back halves of the house, thus producing high satisfaction among patrons and staff alike.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Manager

Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines. Scheduled according to service demand needed and labour minded.
  • Hired, trained and scheduled staff to maintain adequate coverage for successful operations. Built a new team after COVID. Upgraded entire banquet training manual and room diagram models.
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands. Upgraded from ticket/calculator system to POS and weigh scale systems.
  • Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials. Routinely maintained all stored: tech equipment, furniture and linens.
  • Established and maintained equipment inventory for accurate tracking, record keeping and to avoid loss.
  • Health & Safety Committee Minute Taker
  • Maintained deep cleaning on ballrooms & conference centre including carpets and windows.

Supervisor

Dedutch Pannekoek House
09.2018 - 10.2021

Handled numerous responsibilities in a fast paced environment, such as:

  • Effective and time efficient problem solving skills during high pressure services.
  • Maintaining team morale and productivity while mindful of time management and labour percentages.
  • Upholding top service standards founded on the guest experience.
  • Overseeing organization and preparation of product and stage floor to meet and exceed the guest experience.
  • Ensuring front of house duties and procedures were expertly followed and executed.

Server

International House Of Pancakes
02.2014 - 09.2018
  • Routinely maintained a 6-11 table section efficiently during high volume and fast paced service.
  • Maintained an upbeat & positive attitude in high stress situations and while working short staffed.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.

Skills

  • High aptitude for multi-tasking, organizational skills and efficiency
  • Strong independent leadership skills as well as team orientated
  • Effective, time efficient & creative problem solving skills during high pressure services
  • Easily multitask between serving & bartending
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe, & Google Application knowledge
  • Opera & Caterease Software knowledge
  • Audio/Visual (AV) & Technology inclined
  • Fluent with third party delivery systems, procedures & tablets

Certification

  • Serving It Right Certificate: ID 1562551 ex: Sept 3/25
  • Food Safe Level One
  • First Aid: Level 1
  • Barista Certificate

References

Ramada: Sergio Cunial    sergio@rpbhotels.com    

   250-979-4540

Dedutch: Daphne Reynolds  

   250-7-1971

IHOP:  Ryan Harrison  

   *See attached.

Timeline

Banquet Manager

Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre
10.2021 - 07.2023

Supervisor

Dedutch Pannekoek House
09.2018 - 10.2021

Server

International House Of Pancakes
02.2014 - 09.2018
Jodie Lewis