Open To Work
Ann Smith
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Experienced professional with solid background in foodservice. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and wait staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences.
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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Flying Fish Public Market and Grill
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
02.2014 - 05.2026
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Managed guest orders accurately using point-of-sale system for efficient service.
- Trained new servers on menu offerings and service standards for consistency.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of dining area and serving stations throughout shifts.
- Resolved guest inquiries and concerns to enhance overall dining experience.
- Recommended menu items based on customer preferences to boost sales engagement.
- Facilitated smooth communication between front of house and back of house teams.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- 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.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Ultimately California Pizza Games Zone
No longer open
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Joe's Crab Shack
No longer open
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
03.2007 - 02.2014
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Same duties at all restaurants I worked at.
Education
North Myrtle Beach High School
Little River, SCSome College (No Degree) - Education
HGTC
Conway , SCSome College (No Degree) -
HGTC
Conway, SCSkills
- Menu knowledge
- Point-of-sale operation
- Food safety guidelines
- Order accuracy
- Staff training
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Sales engagement
- Inquiry handling
- Point of sale operation
- Multicultural awareness
- Food delivery
- Ordering procedures
- Quality control
- Server training
- Hostess support
- Cleanliness standards
- Responsible beverage service
- Safe food handling
- Dining crew workflow optimization
- Suggestive selling
- Service prioritization
- Calm demeanor
- Food running
- Cash handling
- Special dietary requirements
- Table bussing
- Exceptional customer service
- Food sales and promotion
- Positive and professional
- Table setting knowledge
- Guest engagement
- Food safety practices
- Multitasking and organization
- Menu memorization
- Hospitality service expertise
- POS operation
- Inventory management
- Table resetting
- Memory retention
- Task prioritization
- Point of sale (POS) system operations
- Price memorization
- Menu presentation
- Professional appearance
- Dining customer service
- Guest seating
- Regulatory compliance
- Wine pairing
- Food and beverage pairings
- Item promotion
- Point-of-sale system
- Take-out service
- High volume dining
- Menu item recommendation
- Shift management
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$0/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Server
Flying Fish Public Market and Grill
02.2014 - 05.2026
Ultimately California Pizza Games Zone
No longer open
02.2012 - 02.2014
Joe's Crab Shack
No longer open
03.2007 - 02.2014
North Myrtle Beach High School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
HGTC
Some College (No Degree) -
HGTC