• Serve as the team lead and conduct all inventory tasks and sales paperwork for private banquets and total restaurant; team lead for corporate banquets (VA/MD locations)• Manage teams as shift banquet leader and schedule shifts for up to 25 servers• Train new hire servers and bartenders on drink preparation, menu knowledge, wine pairings, using the POS system, and upselling techniques• Prepare for and serve guests during banquet functions in accordance with corporate standards of food and beverage quality, presentation, sanitation, and warm hospitality• Maintain thorough knowledge of menu offerings, including gourmet food, spirits, and wine pairings• Spearhead closing duties, including restocking, money management, and cleanliness• Memorize over 100 cocktail recipes and drink variations

• Ensured high guest check averages by suggesting and selling additional food and beverage items.• Continually visited guest tables to promote inviting and attentive service and provided direct accurate service for regular business and private partiesAssisted customers in order selection, recommended specific menu items, and ensured prompt, assistance to bartender and lounge staff.• Conducted inventory tracking and restocked supplies.