Costa Delyani

Highly detailed, dynamic and results-driven Server with years of proven excellence in up-scale, diverse hospitality environments including seafood, sushi, French bistro, and American Cuisine. Versatile career collaborating and building strategic relationships across the hospitality industry, leading to reliable contacts, and recognition for driving revenue and client retention. Steadfast leader with a dedication to operations metrics, strong management skills for interpersonal development, time-management skills, and prioritization of workflow.

Seeking to combine these related skillsets with expertise in engaging guests, upselling, server training, and process improvement. Consistent desire to deliver an impeccable guest experience.

SHIFT MANAGER, SERVER, BARTENDER - CHEF'S DINNER TABLE - NEW YORK CITY, NY

(2022-01 - 2026-12)

BOUTIQUE EVENT SPACE

• Serviced guests in a timely, professional and friendly manner
• Maintained patience with a neat appearance, knowledgeable of all menu items creating a memorable event for the clientele
• Friendly, punctual enthusiastic team player
• Positive attitude with good sense of humor during peak hours

SERVER - NEXT DOOR @ WEGMANS

(2025-01)

CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE

SERVER - LOWELL HOTEL

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

AFTERNOON TEA MAJORELLE/JACQUES BAR

SERVER - LURE FISHBAR - NEW YORK CITY, NY

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

SERVER/ BARTENDER - THE SEA GRILL - NEW YORK CITY, NY

(2007-01 - 2020-12)

Collaborated as a team with all employees in order to maintain an efficient atmosphere and an effective food and beverage service for an iconic seafood/sushi restaurant in Rockefeller Center serving the freshest fish for lunch, dinner and elegant private events. Demonstrated ability to service hundreds of guests per day in high-pressure and rapid-paced environments while prioritizing consistent excellence. Emphasis on team collaboration, authentic customer relationship development, and upselling strategies to drive revenue and profit for the restaurant.

• Delivered superior customer service and built relationships with guests to establish trust as their go-to server.
• Recognized as the highest rated Sea Grill Server on Open Table.
• Functioned as the Sea Grill's primary Bartender during private events.
• Maintained health code and sanitation throughout the restaurant to ensure a clean preparation and serving environment.
• Spearheaded the training for Server Crews of 8-10+.
• Recognized as a dynamic leader and coach, relied upon by upper management as a trusted source to offer recommendations for performance improvement. Devoted professional eager to lead diverse teams, inspire open communication, ruthlessly cut costs, and increase revenues while delivering relentless quality.
• Described menu items (e.g. fish, sushi) to customers and upsold complementing food and beverage items off the menu.
• Executed beverage and food orders and ensured accuracy of orders; verified identification and age requirement to uphold compliance with all food and beverage regulations.
• Inputted POS items ordered and tallied printed bills with order slips; took and processed cash and credit card payments.
• Liaised and collaborated with cross-department staff, upper management, shareholders, partners, as well as guests and restaurant leaders to drive customer retention

Client Service Coordinator - Blink FX

Shipping Coordinator - Manhattan Transfer

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies - Evergreen State College