Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Server

Anastasija (Ana) Antovska

Palos Hills,IL

Summary

Looking to advance my career as a server with interpersonal and customer service skills to help provide enjoyable dining experiences to customers. I have experience with serving clients in a professional and friendly manner while maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency under pressure. I would like to employ that experience to grow customer base, improve team productivity and maximize profits for the company.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Prime Time Restaurant&Bar
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.

Breakfast Server

Jam n’ Jelly Café
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
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.

Dinner Server

Anchor Bar
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
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
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

Graduated in Arts&Language -

High School Goce Delcev
01.2022

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

Timeline

Server

Prime Time Restaurant&Bar
01.2024 - Current

Breakfast Server

Jam n’ Jelly Café
12.2023 - 04.2024

Server

Emmet’s Brewing Company
10.2023 - 01.2024

Dinner 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

Graduated in Arts&Language -

High School Goce Delcev
Anastasija (Ana) Antovska