Anna Baldwin
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Sociable server offering several years of experience delivering friendly, prompt service to customers. Skillful in making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties. In-depth knowledge of pos system operations and food safety and sanitation regulations.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Terranea Resort and Spa - Palos Verdes
Palos Verdes Estates, California
05.2011 - 03.2024
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- 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.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
Server
Ritz-Carlton
Kapalua , Hawaii
05.2003 - 04.2011
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- 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.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Zane State College
Zanesville, OH05-1998
Skills
- Table Bussing
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Running
- Supply Restocking
- Food inspection
- Order Management
- Guest Engagement
- Food Delivery
- Beverage Preparation
- Table Setting
- Special dietary requirements
- Menu presentation
- Wine Pairings
- Professional Appearance
- Menu knowledge
- Price memorization
- Dining customer service
- Item promotion
- High-volume dining
- Suggestive Selling
- Quality Control
- Strong Work Ethic
- Ordering Procedures
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Banquet Coordination
- Buffet setup and takedown
- Guest Seating
- Dining crew workflow optimization
- Cash Handling
- Food station setup
- Dish preparation
- Performance Improvement
- Order Accuracy
- Relationship Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Exceptional customer service
- Food safety understanding
- Table setting arrangements
- Positive and professional
- Guest Relations Management
- Sales expertise
- Menu Memorization
- Service prioritization
- Check payment processing
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Effective customer upselling
- POS operation
- Sales Techniques
Timeline
Server
Terranea Resort and Spa - Palos Verdes
05.2011 - 03.2024
Server
Ritz-Carlton
05.2003 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Zane State College