Jamie Samaras
Chicago,IL
Summary
A fun passionate and loyal employee seeking work fulfillment.
Chicago, IL 60622 jay.samaras@gmail.com +1 815 651 0928
A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. A high energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.
Everyone deserves to be treated with great care, and genuinely believe it only takes one to make a difference. A sociable server offering several years of experience delivering friendly, prompt service to customers. Skillful in making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties. In-depth knowledge of pos system operations and food safety and sanitation regulations. Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Barista
The Brunchery
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Worked in a fast paced brunch environment with friendly and attentive service with a smile
- I have a focus on guest retention and upselling! I was bartender, host and busser to tables during service as needed.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Supported needs of a 7 person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for brunch restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Medical Esthetician
BodyBrite
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Performed esthetic services, client education & managerial duties exceptionally in a professional and clinical setting
- Treatments included microneedling, IPL hair removal & IPL skin rejuvenation laser treatments, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, customized facials & oxygen facials.
- Managed medical spa franchise with expert clarity and professionalism and tact for 3 years until the closure.
Spa Aesthetician
Spa Soak
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Lead esthetician at Spa Soak from 2017 to 2022
- Skilled in rejuvenating and results driven custom facials and peels, flawless full-body waxing, precise microdermabrasion & silky smooth body scrubs to boot
- Friendly, passionate and communicative about client goals, with excellent sales-forward incentives to people of all walks of life
Server
The Duke of Perth
07.2011 - 04.2013
- Worked as a server in a fast paced Scottish pub serving fish and chips and imported beer and liquor.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Education
Aesthetics Degree - Esthetics
University of Aesthetics
Chicago10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Columbia College
Chicago06.2012
Skills
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Friendly
- Suggestive Selling
- High Energy and Stamina
- Marketing
- Communication Skills
- Problem-solving
- Flexibility
- Team Work
- Reliability
- Sanitation
- Exceptional customer service
- Positive and curteous
- Memory retention
- Hospitality
- Bartending
- POS
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Memorization Skills
Certification
- Aesthetics License, 01/01/22, 01/01/24
- Microneedling, 02/01/21, Present
- IPL Certified, 02/01/21, Present
- ServSafe Food Handler, 06/01/24, 06/01/27
- BASSETT, 06/01/24, 06/01/27
Assessments
- Time management skills, Proficient, 06/01/24, Managing one's own time to complete tasks quickly and efficiently
- Food safety, Proficient, 06/01/24, Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures
- Work motivation, Proficient, 06/01/22, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 04/01/24, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 05/01/24, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and accountable at work
- Sales fit, Proficient, 07/01/22, Measures the traits that are important for success in sales positions
- Workplace English, Proficient, 06/01/24, Understanding and using English in work situations
- Food service: Customer situations, Proficient, 05/01/24, Identifying and addressing customer needs in a food service setting
- Bartending, Proficient, 05/01/24, Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
- Customer service fit, Proficient, 07/01/22, Measures the traits that are important for success for customer service roles
Timeline
Medical Esthetician
BodyBrite
01.2021 - 01.2024
Server/Barista
The Brunchery
09.2019 - 05.2024
Spa Aesthetician
Spa Soak
06.2017 - 07.2022
Server
The Duke of Perth
07.2011 - 04.2013
Aesthetics Degree - Esthetics
University of Aesthetics
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Columbia College
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