Waiter
Chopsticks Pho & Grill
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Complied with all company policies regarding uniform standards, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.
- Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
- Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
- Promoted specials or upsold items to increase average check amount.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
