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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Nathan Bunyard

Santa Rosa

Summary

Driven and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record at Salt And Stone, enhancing customer satisfaction and efficiently managing dining operations. Skilled in wine knowledge and work efficiency, demonstrated through handling large parties and maintaining high-quality service standards. Achieved significant improvements in table turnover and customer loyalty by leveraging food and beverage pairings expertise and exceptional service skills.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Salt And Stone

Server
03.2023 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Handled up to eight four-tops at a time, parties, up to 65 guests over a 5 hour service period.
  • Extensive wine knowledge including the actual wine and the service.

Salt And Stone

Server Assistant
09.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Enhanced customer dining experience by promptly clearing tables and efficiently resetting them for new guests.
  • Assisted servers in meeting customers' needs by refilling drinks, providing condiments, and addressing any concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area by routinely sweeping floors, wiping surfaces, and removing trash.
  • Received consistent positive feedback from both customers and management for exceptional attention to detail and commitment to excellent service.
  • Efficiently cut bread per order.
  • Punctually set up both a large outdoor section (29 tables) and an extensive indoor section (24 tables) prior to open

Balletto Vineyards

Winery Harvest Intern
08.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Kept vineyard facilities and equipment in good working order for ongoing operations.
  • Cleaned, scrubbed, and sanitized all portions of the winemaking process.
  • Operated specialized machinery: grape presses, grape elevators, pumps. hoses, clamps, etc.
  • Completed and maintained work orders.
  • Independently worked.
  • Maintained positive attitude amidst a minimum of a 80-hour work week.

Whole Foods Market Inc

Meat/Seafood Team Member
11.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools and work surfaces.
  • Followed written recipes to prepare prepackaged meals.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Redwood Empire Law And Mediation

Office Assistant/Clerk
06.2015 - 08.2017

Job overview

My responsibilities entailed:

  • Filing court documents
  • Scanning and uploading court documents and other correspondence to their appropriate places.
  • Using excel to document where all correspondence was going
  • Helping lift and move various objects
  • Cleaning (desks, bathrooms, trash cans)
  • Received and shipped mail

Education

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA

N/a from Psychology

University Overview

Chose to transfer to Century College in the Fall of 2024.

Maria Carrillo High School
Santa Rosa, CA

High School Diploma
06.2020

University Overview

  • Moderated and drafted debate material for the Speech and Debate Team/Club
  • Member of the TLT (Tomorrow's Leaders Today) program
  • Leader of YES (Youth Environmental Services) Coast youth peer groups
  • Actively participated in the Leo Club
  • Co-founded the Frisbee Club
  • Pitched for Maria Carrillo High School Varsity for 2 years, went to 2 championships.

Skills

  • Wine knowledge: tasting notes, terroir, processes, nose, etc
  • Work Efficiency
  • Table Bussing
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Table Setting
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Running
  • Menu presentation
  • Food and beverage pairings

Accomplishments

Completed over 100 hours of volunteer through programs such as:

  • Tomorrow's Leaders Today (through the Boys and Girls Club)
  • YES Coast (Youth Environmental Services)
  • Redwood Empire Food Bank
  • Leo Club
  • Promoted from Server Assistant to Server
  • Employee of the Month December 2020

Timeline

Server

Salt And Stone
03.2023 - 06.2024

Server Assistant

Salt And Stone
09.2022 - 03.2023

Winery Harvest Intern

Balletto Vineyards
08.2021 - 11.2021

Meat/Seafood Team Member

Whole Foods Market Inc
11.2020 - 06.2021

Office Assistant/Clerk

Redwood Empire Law And Mediation
06.2015 - 08.2017

Santa Rosa Junior College

N/a from Psychology

Maria Carrillo High School

High School Diploma
Nathan Bunyard