Garrett Wirta

7303 21st Ave NW Seattle WA 98117 (206)390-7363 garrett.wirta@wsu.edu

Professional Summary
Highly-motivated and persistent student in the Carson School of Business studying
Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University. Looking to further career
in Hospitality and always eager to learn more about management through my studies and my
familys hospitality business. Strong skills and experience in food preparation and customer
service. Hard worker and team-player.

Education
Washington State University Pullman, Washington
BBA: Hospitality Business Management:
Graduation Spring 2016
Work Experience:
Gray W Legends Lounge, Washington State Athletics
September 2014: Current
Prep Chef/ Host / Dishwasher
Martin Stadium, Pullman WA
Responsible for preparing and serving food, checking in athletes for their meals, and cleaning
dishes depending on station
Anthony's Home Port Restaurant
May 2013- August 2013: June 2014-August 2014
Front Line Cook.
6135 Seaview AVE. NW, Seattle WA 98107
Responsible for making salads, appetizers, and desserts on the front line. Worked lunch, happy
hour, and dinner shifts.
Hillside Caf
February 2013 -May 2013, February 2014 - May 2014
Dishwasher / Storeroom / Pizza Station / Grill Station
Wilmer-Davis Resident Hall, Pullman WA
Responsible for cleaning dishes, maintaining a well-stocked kitchen by getting any food or
ingredient needed for preparation from storeroom to cooks, and making pizzas and grill food for
customers cafeteria style.
Java Bean Espresso
June 2011 - February 2012
Barista / Cashier / Sandwich Station:
5819 24th Ave NW, Seattle WA 98107
Responsible for making coffee and all coffee-related drinks, running the register and closing till,
and preparing all custom sandwich and food orders depending on station

Study Abroad Experience:

Florence, Italy
Florence University of the Arts
Summer 2015
Studied through Washington States Faculty-led Food and Wine of Italy Program
Studied the art of Italian cooking, learning how to cook traditional Italian meals along with kitchen
skills and techniques. In addition, studied the wine of Italy and wine-pairing.
Gonzo School Restaurant
Summer 2015
Worked both in the back and front of house
Responsible for seating customers, pouring wine and drinks, and cooking all three courses depending
on shift

Community Service:
Worked on many service projects including service projects in Alaska and on Indian Reservations
near Wenatchee and Yakima, Washington. Have always cared deeply about giving back and want to
continue to do so as my career grows.

Garrett Wirta
7303 21st Ave NW Seattle WA 98117 (206)390-7363 garrett.wirta@wsu.edu

References
John Smart
Position: Kitchen Manager at Anthonys Home Port Restaurant
Phone: (206) 271-5075)

Anthony Thompson
Position: Culver Hospitality Relations Manager for the School of Hospitality Business Management
at Washington State
Email: (tony.thompson@wsu.edu)

Jennifer Sandstrom
Position: Professor for the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State
Email: (jennifer.sandstrom@wsu.edu)

Jamie Callison
Position: Culinary Professor for the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington
State, and the head of Washington States Faculty-led Food and Wine of Italy Program
Email: (jcallison@wsu.edu)

Mike Hayton
Position: Manager of Gray W Legends Lounge
Email (mike.hayton@wsu.edu)