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Adam Narveson

Newbury Park,CA

Summary

Highly trained Food Server with more than a decade of experience in both fine dining and fast-paced craft establishments. Consistently among the top performers in alcohol sales. Tasks handled with accuracy and efficiency. Motivated to better myself and those around me.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Carbon Beach Club, Malibu Beach Inn
Malibu, CA
08.2023 - 02.2025

• Delivered exceptional guest service while seamlessly managing multiple roles within the restaurant, ensuring a world-class dining experience

• Provided high-touch, personalized service to A-list celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, and international VIPs, maintaining discretion and professionalism

• Expertly guided guests through seasonal menus, wine pairings, and signature cocktails

• Collaborated with kitchen and bar teams to ensure timely, accurate order execution and delivery

Server/Whiskey Educator

Rod & Hammer Slo Stills
San Luis Obispo, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Pour spirits and make craft cocktails for guests, educate them thoroughly on what they are enjoying.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Gourmet Food Server

Vista Steak And Seafood
Pismo Beach, CA
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.

Food Server

Finney's Crafthouse And Kitchen
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Reference, on-duty manager. (805)-439-2556

Food Server

Apple Farm Restaurant
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with bar staff to complete alcoholic beverage orders for guests in all dining areas.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
  • Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
  • Reference, on duty manager. 1-805-544-2040

Food Server

Eureka! Burger
10.2013 - 06.2019
  • Provide prompt and amiable service to guests, maintaining a professional yet enjoyable atmosphere.
  • Maintain an updated knowledge of the current craft: beer, wine and spirits available in-house and recommend them when appropriate.
  • Assign closing side work to fellow co-workers, assuring the restaurant remains clean and stocked of supplies.
  • Reference, on duty manager. 1-805-903-1141

Banquet Server

The Rotary Club
08.2012 - 10.2013
  • Inform customers of daily specials.
  • Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

Busser, Cafe Med
07.2011 - 08.2012
  • Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
  • Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
  • Prepare pita bread and accompanying dips.

Skills

  • Proven Salesman
  • Excellent people skills
  • Sharp memory
  • Effective time management
  • Proficient multitasker
  • Adept problem solver

Timeline

Server

Carbon Beach Club, Malibu Beach Inn
08.2023 - 02.2025

Server/Whiskey Educator

Rod & Hammer Slo Stills
05.2023 - 08.2023

Gourmet Food Server

Vista Steak And Seafood
04.2022 - 05.2023

Food Server

Finney's Crafthouse And Kitchen
03.2020 - 04.2022

Food Server

Apple Farm Restaurant
07.2019 - 03.2020

Food Server

Eureka! Burger
10.2013 - 06.2019

Banquet Server

The Rotary Club
08.2012 - 10.2013

Busser, Cafe Med
07.2011 - 08.2012
Adam Narveson