Amanda Quiles
Server at Wally's Fine Wine, Spirits & Gourmet Market- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ServSafe Manager
Institute of Culinary EducationApr, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Wally's Fine Wine, Spirits & Gourmet Market
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server
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Jun 2017 - Present
Provide exceptional hospitality at this fast paced, full service, fine dining French inspired restaurant and wine, cheese and gourmet market retail concept. High attention to detail and service to high end/VIP clientele. Extensive Old and New World wine knowledge, with weekly rotating wine lists and food menus. Provide exceptional hospitality at this fast paced, full service, fine dining French inspired restaurant and wine, cheese and gourmet market retail concept. High attention to detail and service to high end/VIP clientele. Extensive Old and New World wine knowledge, with weekly rotating wine lists and food menus.
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Make It Nice
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server NoMad LA
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Jan 2018 - Sep 2020
Part of opening team of highly anticipated new restaurant and hotel addition to Downtown Los Angeles, from the owners of three Michelin rated stars Eleven Madison Park’s William Guidara and Chef Daniel Humm. Part of opening team of highly anticipated new restaurant and hotel addition to Downtown Los Angeles, from the owners of three Michelin rated stars Eleven Madison Park’s William Guidara and Chef Daniel Humm.
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Lead Server
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May 2016 - May 2017
Provided exemplary service for this Chelsea neighborhood staple by executing specific steps of service in this high volume, 4 day-parts full service restaurant. Able to vividly provide in explicit, knowledgeable detail to our guests daily changing menu items, based off Chef Mark Meyer’s vision of locally sourced, humanely raised, and seasonally available ingredients. Responsible for daily changing wine list knowledge and daily staff training. Responsible for opening and closing duties. Lead trainer for new staff. Helped to maintain A Grade by Dept. Of Health by assuring new staff was properly trained in health department standards and procedures. Assisted in “Pop Up” projects outside the restaurant with the group.
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Sunny Spot
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United States
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Restaurants
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Front of House Manager
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2013 - 2014
Worked closely with the GM to manage a high volume, Celebrity chef Roy Choi foodie-driven Rum Bar and Cook-Shop. On the floor driving service, directing staff, and maintaining high volume shifts while still focusing on ensuring guests needs. Led general supervision, hiring, training, scheduling and motivation of employees. Coordinated FOH and BOH activities. Managed customer complaints and queries. Helped provide a fun and safe work environment while maintaining the integrity and needs of the restaurant.
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Mas Malo
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United States
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Restaurants
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Floor Supervisor
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
Opening team of the second installation of this favorite Silver Lake Cantina. Received extensive training on different Tequila and Mescal variations. Served Private Events for A-List and VIP clientele. Developed a proper training program for new servers. Performed all office work for the General Manager. Coordinated with food and alcohol vendors. Managed bar and alcohol inventory and orders. Opening team of the second installation of this favorite Silver Lake Cantina. Received extensive training on different Tequila and Mescal variations. Served Private Events for A-List and VIP clientele. Developed a proper training program for new servers. Performed all office work for the General Manager. Coordinated with food and alcohol vendors. Managed bar and alcohol inventory and orders.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Institute of Culinary Education
Culinary Management, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager -
2002 - 2006
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
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