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Anastasija (Ana) Antovska

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly skilled in customer service with valuable experience as a waitress, adept at managing high-volume dining environments. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring positive guest experiences and efficient table management. Proven ability to improve workflow and enhance team efficiency, contributing significantly to the restaurant's reputation for excellence in service. Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced settings, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Palmer's Place
La Grange, IL
08.2024 - Current

Collaborated closely with the managers and other senior staff to ensure the smooth running of the banquets

• Explained information about the quality, value, and style of products to influence guest's buying decision

• Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate suggestion

• Served guests in fast-paced environment and managed time for an optimal experience for each guest • Assisted other workers to achieve maximum efficiency during peak attendance times.

Server

Prime Time Restaurant&Bar
Hickory Hills, IL
01.2024 - Current
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Upsold high-profit items to enhance sales numbers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business. Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.

Breakfast Server

Jam N' Jelly Cafe
Darien, IL
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Disposed of trash, wiped kitchen areas and mopped floors to meet health department sanitation inspection guidelines.
  • Prepared selection of coffees, fresh juices and other beverages for guest enjoyment.
  • Executed efficient breakfast bar set-up and operations beginning at early hours and finishing prior to check out times.
  • Developed rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business

Server

Emmet's Brewing Company
Downers Grove, IL
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously, without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences

Server

Anchor Bar
Niagara Falls, NY
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated closely with the managers and other senior staff to ensure the smooth running of the banquets
  • Explained information about the quality, value, and style of products to influence guest's buying decision
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate suggestion
  • Served guests in fast-paced environment and managed time for an optimal experience for each guest
  • Assisted other workers to achieve maximum efficiency during peak attendance times.

Breakfast Server

Seva Restaurant Bar&Kitchen
Niagara Falls, NY
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Upheld restaurant standards for food and beverage quality, team member engagement, financial goals, standard operating procedures, and guest experiences
  • Remembered over 100+ names of regulars, creating a friendly rapport with customers
  • Handled escalated customer complaints to provide full resolutions and promote loyalty
  • Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment
  • Assisted the manager in accounting operations, including budget projections and allocations.

Server

Pomodoro Italian Restaurant
Kumanovo, North Macedonia
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Promote good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times
  • Providing information to help food and beverage selections
  • Presenting ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner
  • Maintaing dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude
  • Preparing room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils
  • Protecting establishment and customers by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.

Education

Bartender Training

Prime Time Bar&Restaurant
Hickory Hills
01-2025

High School Diploma -

Goce Delcev
Kumanovo
06-2022

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer service skills (active listening; attention to detail with cash handling, menu knowledge etc)
  • Organization and planning
  • Problem solving
  • Enthusiastic
  • Honesty
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Office Suite (proficient)
  • Micros POS System (proficient)
  • Adobe Acrobat (intermediate)
  • Professional Appearance
  • Service prioritization
  • Upselling techniques
  • High volume dining

Timeline

Server

Palmer's Place
08.2024 - Current

Server

Prime Time Restaurant&Bar
01.2024 - Current

Breakfast Server

Jam N' Jelly Cafe
12.2023 - 04.2024

Server

Emmet's Brewing Company
10.2023 - 01.2024

Server

Anchor Bar
06.2023 - 09.2023

Breakfast Server

Seva Restaurant Bar&Kitchen
06.2023 - 09.2023

Server

Pomodoro Italian Restaurant
06.2022 - 06.2023

Bartender Training

Prime Time Bar&Restaurant

High School Diploma -

Goce Delcev
Anastasija (Ana) Antovska