Daniel Pinzon

Presented and explained specials; offered information and made suggestions about the menu. Provided exceptional upscale and memorable experience for guests including our investors. Up-sold wines, cocktails and liquors with professional appearance and mannerism.

Sales Associate - Ocean Prime

(2022-03)

• Presented and explained specials; offered information and made suggestions about the menu.
• Provided exceptional upscale and memorable experience for guests including our investors.
• Up-sold wines, cocktails and liquors with professional appearance and mannerism.
• Followed proper plate, wine, dessert presentations and overall fine dining procedures.

Shift Supervisor - Benihana

(2017-01 - 2022-03)

• Complete restaurant opening and closing procedures and manage deposits.
• Perform facility walk-throughs to assess cleanliness and preparedness at beginning and end of shifts.
• Oversee employee work in front and back of house to ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and food safety guidelines.
• Exhibit thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
• Performed checkouts of servers and bartenders to ensure that all tickets were accounted for.
• Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
• Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs on daily basis.
• Schedule and direct staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
• Placed food orders in accordance with established inventory levels and budgets.

Data Analytics - Ivy Tech (2023-01)

Computer Information Technology - Purdue University (2016-01 - 2017-01)

Indiana Academic Honors Diploma - North Central High School (2016-05)

Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Ivy Tech Community College (2016-05)