Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Server/ Event Server
Fifth Avenue Restaurant Group
03.2023 - Current
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Togo Lead, Food Expeditor, Server, Food Runner
Chilis
08.2021 - 03.2023
Observed diners to respond to additional requests and determine when meal completed.
Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality and appearance.
Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation, and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
Answered to-go order phone calls, conveying menu options over telephone and accurately estimating time of delivery.
Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
Key Holder
The Cookie Plug LLC
03.2021 - 10.2021
Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
Barista
Starbucks
12.2020 - 07.2021
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
Education
Culinary -
UTI
Orange, CA
06.2020
Diploma -
Temescal Canyon High School
Lake Elsinore, CA
03.2020
Skills
Billing and Payment Processing
Sanitary Standards
Company Quality Standards
Menu Offering Knowledge
Team Member Training
Customer Service
Guest Satisfaction
Timeline
Lead Server/ Event Server
Fifth Avenue Restaurant Group
03.2023 - Current
Togo Lead, Food Expeditor, Server, Food Runner
Chilis
08.2021 - 03.2023
Key Holder
The Cookie Plug LLC
03.2021 - 10.2021
Barista
Starbucks
12.2020 - 07.2021
Culinary -
UTI
Diploma -
Temescal Canyon High School
Similar Profiles
Donna TeemsDonna Teems
CAHIER at Fifth Avenue Restaurant GroupCAHIER at Fifth Avenue Restaurant Group