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Lewis Baden
250 Taylor St. Apt 403
San Francisco, CA. 94102
(415) 465-9489


QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Over ten years experience in the foodservice industry. Previously employed in both back and front of house positions. A love and passion for all things that are food and service related. Currently searching for a Serving, Bartending or Management position.

EXPERIENCE

Day Cashier & Grill Dude April 2004 – Present
Asqew Grill, Marina, San Francisco, CA

Explain the ordering process to bewildered and hungry people in a calm and friendly way. Provide exceptional service to our guests, even after they have left the counter. Train new employees.

Server April 2004 – August
Uncle Vito's Pizzadelli, San Francisco, CA

Open and set up the restaurant. Make sandwiches and salads. Clean, bus, and reset each table. Sell our menu items to the locals and tourists. .Answer the phone to take delivery orders.

Server December 2002 - February 2004
The Soup Kitchen, North Hampton, MA

Set up the salad & soup bar, and maintained it's appearance throughout the shift. Was responsible for all the waiters' side-work. Closed out each waiter at the end of the night. Helped bartend. Promoted from Bus Boy to Server.

Manager September 2001 - November 2002
Extreme Pizza, San Francisco, CA

Ran the restaurant. Opened up in the morning. Closed at night. Placed food orders for the next day's production. Oversaw all aspects of the business including food preparation and deliveries. Marketed our concept to local businesses.

Server September 1999 – July 2001
Pasta Pomodoro, North Beach/San Francisco, CA
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Learned to be efficient and pleasant while working in a fast paced environment. Won the company wide Lugana Wine sales event as well as several other non-sales based contests. Promoted to trainer.

Manager April 1998 - June 1999
Andolini's Restaurant, Charleston, SC

Motivated staff to service guests efficiently and effectively. Maintained consistent quality of food products. Scheduled group events. Created humorous messages for the chalk board.

Server February 1996 - March 1998
The Chef & Clef Restaurant, Charleston, SC

Performed tableside flambé desserts. Served large parties with ease and professionalism. Adapted to quick changes in hectic evenings. Sold the menu items, with a strong emphasis on our specials, to clientele.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associates of Science, Culinary Arts, 1993.
Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI.
Internship, Culinary Assistant, 1993.
Walt Disney World Co., Orlando, FL

References available upon request.