John Sejda
Drexel Hill
Summary
I am an experienced manager with many years of customer service in the restaurant business.
I pride myself on punctuality, loyalty and honesty.
A fast learner who enjoys the challenges of a new position and the mastery of the current one.
Excellent team player and team builder. You catch more bees with honey. Always good under pressure and dead lines.
I’m a hardworking guy that prides himself on his work, being on time and constantly reliable.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager, bartender, server
Pepperoncini’s Restaurant and Bar
Conshohocken
08.2005 - 04.2026
- Managed daily restaurant operations and ensured smooth service flow.
- Trained and supervised staff in all areas customer service and food safety.
- Managed hiring and staff schedules.
- Handled inventory and weekly food and liquor orders.
- Team builder. A huge part of my job was managing personalities and combining their talents with the business’s needs.
- Greeting customers with positivity and hospitality.
- Fast paced problem solving in every aspect of the restaurant’s needs.
Server
Outback Steakhouse
Springfield
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and serving stations.
Server
Boulevard Bar And Grill
Havertown
06.2001 - 01.2003
Dish washer, bus boy, line cook
Scampi Restaurant
Drexel Hill
11.1997 - 06.2001
- Dishwasher, by far the most humbling position I ever had. Dishes, glasses, pots and pans. Trash removal, deep kitchen cleaning on a daily basis.
- Line cook, learned sauté, grill, fry and salad stations. Learned prep and kitchen safety.
- Bus boy, I learned how to interact with customers while completing fast paced tasks.
Education
Monsignor Bonner
Drexel Hill, PASkills
- Strong verbal skills Helpful, polite, friendly and assertive when needed
- Team player/builder Good at reading a room and assessing talents and where they are best applied
- Excellent in record keeping, inventory and written documentation
- Customer service, excellent at holding friendly conversations Excellent at problem solving with a smile
Certification
- Serve safe manager and server certified.
- RAMP certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant Manager, bartender, server
Pepperoncini’s Restaurant and Bar
08.2005 - 04.2026
Server
Outback Steakhouse
01.2003 - 06.2005
Server
Boulevard Bar And Grill
06.2001 - 01.2003
Dish washer, bus boy, line cook
Scampi Restaurant
11.1997 - 06.2001
Monsignor Bonner