Tara Moore
Phoenix
Summary
Passionate and goal-focused professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in restaurant service and management. Strong drive to excel, eager to demonstrate expertise in quick problem-solving and identifying creative sales opportunities. Based in the Phoenix, AZ area, ready to contribute skills to a new work environment and make a positive impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Uchi Restaurants
Phoenix, AZ, US
01.2024 - Current
Service Manager
Olive Garden
Phoenix, AZ, US
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for maintaining and increasing sales and controllable service scores
- Applied expertise in PNL to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Accurate scheduling to achieve profitable and efficient labor hours
- Ensured efficient and profitable inventory management.
Server
Seasons 52
Phoenix, AZ, US
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Opening and closing shifts
- Retained a high number of regular guests to increase revenue
- Provided quick and efficient in a busy environment
- Lead of private contracted events
- Provided excellent customer service and courtesy along with displaying a professional attitude at all times
- Provided friendly and attentive service
- Maintain stocked service areas for use
Restaurant Manager/Bartender
Longhorn Steakhouse
Surprise, AZ, US
03.2013 - 05.2019
- Responsible for the performance of the restaurant, as well as maintaining high standards of services, food and health and safety
- Led and directed team members on core values, operations and standard operating procedures
- Performed weekly inventory and ordered food and liquor
- Assisted in the training of all newly hired employees including team members and new hire managers
- Created team building exercises and sales contests resulting in high sales growth
Education
GED -
Rio Solado College
Phoenix, AZ12.2013
Skills
- Multi-tasking
- Creating positive and engaging work environment
- Complaint Recovery
- Problem solving
- Restaurant Management
- POS
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Safety
- Serving Experience
- Bartending
- Food Preparation
- Management
- Food Production
- Host/Hostess
- Inventory Control
- Banquet Experience
Certification
- ServSafe
- TABC Certified
- Food Handler Certification
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
Restaurant manager, Proficient, 04/22, Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations
Timeline
Server
Uchi Restaurants
01.2024 - Current
Service Manager
Olive Garden
01.2021 - 12.2023
Server
Seasons 52
07.2019 - 11.2020
Restaurant Manager/Bartender
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2013 - 05.2019
GED -
Rio Solado College
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