Eric Kowatch

1347 Banbury
Grand Rapids, Michigan
kowatcheric@gmail.com

Summary
My name is Eric Lavance Kowatch. My education and work experience has lead to an interest in
computer science and IT services. Being employed in the food service industry for the past 5 years,
has given experience in hospitality and knowledge of guests services that pertain to a foundation in
which Im interested in building. Dedication to my work and my education are hand in hand, and I
look forward to building my future and molding my career with the traits and knowledge I possess.

Employment History
Longhorn Steakhouse
Host/Service Assistant
Grand Rapids, Michigan
April 2014 August 2016

Maintained a personal hospitality standard.

Greet and welcome guests as they enter the building.
Responsible for organization standards of the restaurant.
Responsible for seating and rotation of servers.
Maintained a knowledge of the latest POS systems and the ability to utilize them.
Responsible for clearing and resetting tables while maintaining a presence at the door.
Retaining knowledge of separate parts and jobs of the restaurant in order to help out in any
area in need.
Food Dance
Host/ Server
Kalamazoo, Michigan
July 2016 October 2016

Maintained a personal hospitality standard

Greeted and welcomed guests when they entered the building.
Responsible for organization standards for the restaurant
Responsible for seating and rotation of servers
Maintained a knowledge of the latest POS systems and the ability to utilize them
Responsible for clearing and resetting tables while maintaining a presence at the door.
Retaining knowledge of separate parts and jobs of the restaurant in order to help out in any
area in need.
Responsible for duties pertaining to the bar
Responsible for organizing and constructing private party rooms.
Occasionally tend to the market, in order to complete orders such as ToGo and after hour
Market sales.
Promote Special Dining events with marketing tools provided.
Retain knowledge of menu items and food distribution sources.
Retain knowledge of wine and other beverages in order to tend to customer inquiries.
The Hangar Bar and Grille
Cook
Kalamazoo, Michigan
November 2016 Present

Preparation of food items

Handling and correct care of raw and tangible food
Preparing items off the menu to a specific and acceptable temperature.
Providing information to managers regarding supply and restock options