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Antonio Palamara

Ventimiglia,

Summary

Motivated waiter with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Friendly and enthusiastic Waiter adept at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Talent for adapting to changing menus and policies, as well as handling customer issues. Analytical problem-solver adept at managing time and preparing for future guests with efficient side work. Dynamic hospitality professional focused on delivering the highest standards customer service. Thinks critically with can-do attitude for successful restaurant operations. Customer-focused professional experienced in order taking and food delivery. Offers fast, quality service with expert knowledge of menu and service practices. History building customer loyalty and earning repeat business. Hard-working head waiter with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. head waiter with 8 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record. Motivated Head Waiter offering 8 years of experience successfully serving customers in busy, fine dining restaurants. Skilled in sales and marketing activities with knowledgeable in craft beers and food safety guidelines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Waiter

Cipriani
05.2024 - 09.2024

Head waiter

Sumosan twiga
09.2023 - 04.2024

Head waiter

Billionaire Porto cervo
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.

Waiter /Head waiter

L’isola Restaurant
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.

Head waiter

Twiga
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Answered questions regarding menu items and suggested dishes exceeding guest expectations.
  • Verified clearing of dishes, silverware and used glasses within reasonable amount of time after guests finished eating.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

Chef De Rang

Billionaire
07.2022 - 09.2022


  • Greeted guests and led each party to specific table within restaurant.
  • Answered questions regarding menu items and suggested dishes exceeding guest expectations.
  • Provided each guest with exemplary service through effective engagement, active listening.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Chef de Rang

Bardo St James
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Greeted guests and led each party to specific table within restaurant.
  • Answered questions regarding menu items and suggested dishes exceeding guest expectations.
  • Provided each guest with exemplary service through effective engagement, active listening.

Chef the rang

Billionaire Porto Cervo
07.2021 - 08.2021

Waiter/Runner

Twiga,
02.2020 - 07.2021


  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.

Waiter

Sporting Monte Carlo
10.2019 - 02.2020

Waiter

Restaurant Transat
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Waiter

Ristorante Piero Rossi
05.2016 - 09.2017
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Skills

  • Menu Knowledge
  • Accurate Money Handling
  • Daily Specials Memorization
  • Price Memorization
  • Guest Relations
  • Dining Customer Service
  • Quality Control
  • Wine Pairings
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Table Preparation
  • Wine Service
  • VIP Support
  • Buffet Setup and Takedown
  • Wine Knowledge
  • Bar Terminology
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Wine and Liquor Service
  • Guest rapport
  • Fine dining experience
  • Spirits, wine and food service
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Efficient payment processing
  • Point Of Sale system operation

Languages

Italian
Native
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Head Waiter

Cipriani
05.2024 - 09.2024

Head waiter

Sumosan twiga
09.2023 - 04.2024

Head waiter

Billionaire Porto cervo
07.2023 - 08.2023

Waiter /Head waiter

L’isola Restaurant
01.2023 - 07.2023

Head waiter

Twiga
09.2022 - 01.2023

Chef De Rang

Billionaire
07.2022 - 09.2022

Chef de Rang

Bardo St James
09.2021 - 06.2022

Chef the rang

Billionaire Porto Cervo
07.2021 - 08.2021

Waiter/Runner

Twiga,
02.2020 - 07.2021

Waiter

Sporting Monte Carlo
10.2019 - 02.2020

Waiter

Restaurant Transat
05.2019 - 09.2019

Waiter

Ristorante Piero Rossi
05.2016 - 09.2017
Antonio Palamara