Born in the region of Puglia in south of Italy, I grew up in the food environment since a very young age. Food has always fascinated me. In the past 26 years, I dedicated my life to this world from learning, to cooking, to serving, to teaching the infinite ways to create, present, and serve a dish. Entry-level Kitchen Manager motivated to contribute to business success with high-quality kitchen service. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling, and inventory management. Enthusiastic restaurant professional with expertise in mixology, beer, liquor, and wine along with a solid background in team leadership and business decision making. Years in the field with a strong desire to drive business success. Team-inspired Server and Cater-Waiter identified as integral component to successful group-oriented initiatives. Exercising strong willingness to learn and take on new challenges while contributing to essential functions in all aspects of catering events assembly, presentation, and execution. Vibrant and highly effective at anticipating and accommodating customer needs. Friendly, punctual, and enthusiastic team player. Offering years of experience in foodservice environments. Commended for multitasking abilities and providing top-notch service to customers daily. Diligent, bringing strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and customer service expertise. Exceptional communicator with fluency in multiple languages. Passionate about enhancing food knowledge while contributing to team success. Possessing years of bartending and waitstaff experience. Familiar with fast-paced banquet events and casual-dining service, including multi-course meals and complimentary bar. Key strengths include mixology training and signature drinks creation. Focused and successful at multi-tasking and delivering prompt and friendly service to all customers. Offering thorough knowledge of menu items and various preparation methods. Talent in maintaining a positive attitude and great sense of humor during peak hours. Proactive with years of experience working in family-owned restaurants. Focused and efficient team member knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation guidelines. Commended for having a perfect attendance record and delivering exceptional customer service.