Antonia Barnes
server
Pulaski,TN
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Wecks
Albuquerque, NM
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Server
Legends Steakhouse
Pulaski, TN
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
- Increased beverage sales with food and drink pairing suggestions to suit unique customer preferences.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Server
Village Inn
Albuquerque, NM
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- 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.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- 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.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
Server
IHOP
La Quinta, CA
08.1997 - 08.2013
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
Education
went up to 11th grade
West Shores High School
Salton City, CA08-1994
Skills
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food sales and promotion
- Guest seating arrangements
- Beverage preparation
- Wine service
- Order accuracy
- Order delivery practices
- Sales expertise
- Guest relations management
Timeline
Server
Wecks
08.2018 - 07.2024
Server
Legends Steakhouse
06.2018 - 07.2019
Server
Village Inn
06.2015 - 06.2018
Server
IHOP
08.1997 - 08.2013
went up to 11th grade
West Shores High School