Overview
Work History
Education
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Aiden  Dove

Aiden Dove

Bladenboro,NC

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Waitress/ Assistant Manager

Terry Dove / Doves BBQ
03.2023 - Current
  • Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Contributed to increased sales by promoting daily specials and making personalized menu recommendations.
  • Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining cleanliness of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Demonstrated extensive menu knowledge, enabling personalized recommendations for guests based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
  • Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

High School Student - Business

Acellus
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • Supply Restocking
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Staff Training
  • Upselling techniques
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Allergy awareness
  • Special Requests and Substitutions
  • Menu Recommendations
  • Strong multitasking
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Greeting guests
  • Table Bussing
  • Food presentation
  • Relationship Building
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • High-volume dining
  • Food Running

Timeline

Waitress/ Assistant Manager

Terry Dove / Doves BBQ
03.2023 - Current

High School Student - Business

Acellus
Aiden Dove