Well-versed and highly reliable with social services. did a small amount of receptionist work at family member's salon; Good people skills and experience with making calls, scheduling, and checking customers out. Always willing to learn more skills and improve ones due to adhd, it is easy for to loose focus and get distracted and become forgetful. Can be very hyperactive and use it to strengths. Good people skills and people pleaser. Works hard to get good acknowledgement and an energetic Banquet Server with high personal appearance standards and excellent customer service skills. Transports food without error and in accordance with health guidelines. Offers less than a year of food service experience. Hard-working, high energy, and bubbly Server with passion for customer satisfaction. Known for great reliability and attention to detail. Adaptable Banquet Server with outstanding reputation of fantastic service for up to 400 guests at wedding/large dinner events. Take initiative for top-of-the-line services and smooth event setup and takedown.
Work History
Banquet Server
Doubletree By Hilton
Bloomington, United States
09.2021 - Current
Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
Circulated appetizer and drink trays smoothly around events to offer selections to guests.
Adapted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables at diverse events.
Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
Social interactions, greeting people, asking if they need anything, etc.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Collaborated with various team members to meet guests' requests.
Boosted hotel quality and service scores from by motivating and supporting guest service and employees.
Housekeeping
Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate.
Junior Camp Counselor
Normal Parks And Recreation
Normal, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
Education
Bloomington High School
Bloomington, IL
05.2023
Skills
Dining area maintenance
Food Preparation and Safety
Table Setting Knowledge
Order Accuracy
High-Volume Dining
Service Prioritization
Food Tray Carrying
Food Running
Performance improvement
Customer needs anticipation and conflict mitigation