Anushka Salaman
Summary
Motivated server/waitress with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Semila
Hartford,CT
02.2019 - 10.2023
- Remain calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greet new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Overall maintain a happy and positive attitude to customers as well as fellow employees.
Cashier/Food Runner
Island Vybez
Hatford,CT
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Greet customers entering store
- Build relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Operated cash register to record all cash and card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Cashier/runner
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA
07.2013 - 10.2017
- Greeting customers and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School
Hartford, CT06.2014
Skills
- Dining Area Maintenance
- Menu Recommendations
- Safe Food Handling
- Order Accuracy
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Food Running
- Service Prioritization
Timeline
Cashier/Food Runner
Island Vybez
04.2020 - 05.2022
Waitress
Semila
02.2019 - 10.2023
Cashier/runner
Gillette Stadium
07.2013 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School