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Cristi Nell

Northport,MI

Summary

I have been in the restaurant business for over 30 years. I can "read"a customer within 10 seconds of meeting them. Enthusiastic Waitress with experience in service in high-end dining establishments. Knowledgeable about food and beverage pairings, inventory management and kitchen preparation. Excellent memorization skills with outgoing, personable attitude. Versatile [Job Title] with [Number] years of success providing superior dining experiences for guests. Skilled at explaining options, relaying orders to kitchen staff and tackling special requests. Consistently received customer satisfaction ratings of 99% due to friendliness, speedy service.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress/Cleaner

Garage Bar & Grill
Northport , MI
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.

Hostess

North Country Bar And Grill
Suttons Bay, MI
05.2019 - 06.2021

Ensured timely seatings per group. I have attention to cleanliness regarding set up of tables and the restaurant. Friendly and efficient.

Bar Manager

Excalibur
Southfield, MI
12.1998 - 12.2020

I

  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Reduced labor costs by improving employee schedules and workflows to capitalize on individual strengths and better meet forecasted customer demands.
  • Developed [Number] new cocktails for menu.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Motivated and disciplined employees and implemented new mentoring program, which increased worker morale.
  • Capitalized on opportunities to advance operations and mixology knowledge, enhancing customer service with refined and current expertise.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100 customers daily
  • Handled $[Amount] cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
  • Followed all safety requirements for alcohol service and maintained network of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Education

No Degree - General

Memphis State University
Memphis TN

Skills

  • Order Accuracy and Delivery
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • Dining Room Cleaning and Upkeep

Timeline

Waitress/Cleaner

Garage Bar & Grill
06.2020 - 12.2021

Hostess

North Country Bar And Grill
05.2019 - 06.2021

Bar Manager

Excalibur
12.1998 - 12.2020

No Degree - General

Memphis State University
Cristi Nell