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
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
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
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