Alyssa Oh
Utica,MI
Summary
High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Host/Barista
Kimchi Box
Novi, Michigan
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain adequate levels of necessary supplies.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plymouth High School
Plymouth, MI08-2021
Skills
- Food Running
- Table Bussing
- Food Delivery
- Supply Restocking
- Beverage Preparation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Menu Memorization
- Food station setup
- Ordering Procedures
- Suggestive Selling
- Dining customer service
- High-volume dining
- Food safety understanding
- Positive and professional
- Menu knowledge
- Special dietary requirements
Timeline
Server/Host/Barista
Kimchi Box
04.2022 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Plymouth High School