Brian Reing

• Experienced senior server and trainer for Starr Restaurants - 6 years
• Front and Backend experience with Aloha, Micros, Avero and Squirrel 
• Proven ability to understand team environments and implement SOPs for service team efficiency and sales attainment.
• Thorough knowledge of menu offerings, including gourmet food, spirits, and wine pairings.

STK Atlanta / The One Group 

2016 – 2019

Server/Floor Manager 

STK – Atlanta, Georgia 

• #1 in venue server for highest check average, and beverage check average.
• Promoted to Manager and supported new servers during rush, double seating and large parties.
• Opened and closed restaurant on Mondays and Tuesdays to support upper management and reconciled end of night reports, and check outs.
• Private Event Captain for large parties and restaurant buy outs. 

Starr Restaurants

2010 – 2016

Lead Server/Trainer

Morimoto & Buddakan NYC 

2012 – 2016

• Lead Server from 2012 to 2013 and managed training of all new hires for FOH.
• Prioritized customer experienced and educated them on menu items and best pairings.
• Senior Server from early 2013 to late 2014, included supporting in management of opening and closing duties, restocking items, and monitoring dining room for optimal atmosphere.
• Trained new hires at Morimoto upon 2016 opening from April-June. 

Training Server 

Makoto – Miami, Fl 

2011 – 2013

• Provided senior server training to new hires in outlier market for posh, Japanese concept. 
• Created training programs, and implemented company policy and culture while assisting in server and support staff hiring and development
• Led FOH SOP development for FOH onboarding process.

Starup/Opening Training Server

Dandelion – Philadelphia, Pa 

2010 – 2011

• Appointed Lead Shift Server for new British pub concept.
• Assisted with floor manager duties including ensuring compliance of health and safety codes, FOH ambiance, and optimizing customer experience. 
• Check averages consistently 10% above average.

The Restaurant Group

2022 – current

Server/Trainer 

Harvest Kitchen – Upper West Side

• #1 in venue server for highest check average, and beverage check average.
• Promoted to Trainer and supported new servers during rush, double seating and large parties.
• Developed relationships with customers to earn loyalty and repeated business
• Upsell customers by educating them on perfect pairings and complimentary plates.