Sophie LeCorre
Minneapolis,MN
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Server / Private Event Lead
Porzana
Minneapolis, MN
06.2023 - 05.2026
- One of 5 promoted private event leads.
- In charge of ringing up all of the food, finalizing the bill correctly, being in contact with the client first hand, ensuring all dietary restrictions were noted.
- Lead on events up to 70 people, and being the point of contact with the kitchen and hosted party.
- In charge of directing events and staff working events to make sure guests had a smooth, well managed, evening.
- Upheld a meticulously clean environment.
- Provided customers with wine pairing recommendations.
- Ensured personal levels of attention to detail during the meal.
Server
Zelo
Minneapolis, MN
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring positive dining experiences for all guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely and accurate order fulfillment especially by running our own food using a pager system.
- Trained new servers on menu items, service standards, and efficient workflow practices in a scratch Italian kitchen.
- Managed table assignments and offered the majority of pick up tables by management considering I am great at high volume serving.
Server
Colita
Minneapolis, MN
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed quality high volume service at a busy Tex-Oaxacan restaurant in South Minneapolis.
- Was chosen to get transferred to Porzana, the new steak house within the company.
Private Events Manager/Coordinator, Bartender, Server
Mr. Paul’s Supper Club
Edina, MN
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained consistent and timely communication to event inquiries and bookings via TripleSeat and Gmail.
- Generated client contracts detailing event expectations and financial specifics.
- Created event plans within client timeline and financial constraints.
- Effectively communicated event details to staff members including managers, chefs, servers, bartenders and hosts.
- Completed intensive drink and product training in preparation for restaurant opening.
- Upheld high standards of bar cleanliness.
- Constantly cultivated product knowledge to best curate individual guest experience.
- Promoted applicable products during upselling opportunities, garnering larger checks.
Server
Sidebar @ Surdyk’s
Minneapolis, MN
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Successfully implemented new restaurant processes and service style as part of the opening team.
- Recognized for highest sales amongst a team of 20 front of house staff.
Server
Burch Steak
Minneapolis, MN
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Focused on fine-dining steakhouse style service and suggestive selling.
- Completed a 2-week training process, passing the final test conducted by the General Manager.
- Laid off due to COVID-19
Server
Giulia in The Hotel Emery
Minneapolis, MN
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Created an educational dialogue with guests as an expected style of service.
- Recognized for selling the most specials by management and chef de cuisine.
- Selected to work weekly private events for VIPs and intimate chef-ran classes.
- Laid off due to COVID-19
Server
Butcher & The Boar
Minneapolis, MN
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Fulfilled guest service and culinary needs through constant communication to support aid kitchen staff.
- Exemplified innate understanding that timing and teamwork create efficiency.
- Private Events Lead for two years, managing up to 10 people per event.
Skills
- Personalized customer service
- Computer proficiency
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Leadership experience
- Communication skills
- Collaboration talent
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Server / Private Event Lead
Porzana
06.2023 - 05.2026
Server
Zelo
03.2023 - 09.2024
Server
Colita
03.2023 - 07.2023
Private Events Manager/Coordinator, Bartender, Server
Mr. Paul’s Supper Club
11.2021 - 12.2022
Server
Sidebar @ Surdyk’s
09.2020 - 11.2021
Server
Burch Steak
02.2020 - 03.2020
Server
Giulia in The Hotel Emery
01.2020 - 03.2020
Server
Butcher & The Boar
07.2014 - 12.2019