Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
1285 Winery
04.2022 - 07.2022
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Bartender/Server
Horseshoe Burger Company
07.2021 - 01.2022
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Reentry Support Specialist
Volunteers Of America
09.2020 - 07.2021
Monitored residents and assured protocols and regulations were followed.
Maintained cleanliness throughout the facility.
Monitored cameras to ensure residents were following the rules.
Conducted walk throughs throughout the facility to monitor residents' safety and to ensure rules were being followed.
Dispensing medications to residents as written by their respective doctors.
Transported residents to medical appointments and jobs.
Communicated with the residents' case managers about behaviors and improvements.
Server/Hostess
The Old Bag Of Nails
06.2015 - 01.2020
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
Server/Hostess
Roosters
01.2016 - 05.2017
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Sales Associate
Claire's
07.2013 - 12.2015
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Managed efficient cash register operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work And Human Services
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH
06.2025
High School Diploma -
Crestview High School
Ashland, OH
05.2015
Skills
Dining Customer Service
Guest Relations Management
Cash Handling
Customer Service and Rapport
Greeting and Seating Guests
Customer Service
Cash Register Operation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Stockroom Upkeep
Retail Loss Prevention
Vacuuming and Dusting
Restroom Upkeep
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Health and Safety Compliance
New Employee Training
Kitchen Cleaning
Timeline
Server
1285 Winery
04.2022 - 07.2022
Bartender/Server
Horseshoe Burger Company
07.2021 - 01.2022
Reentry Support Specialist
Volunteers Of America
09.2020 - 07.2021
Server/Hostess
Roosters
01.2016 - 05.2017
Server/Hostess
The Old Bag Of Nails
06.2015 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Claire's
07.2013 - 12.2015
Associate of Arts - Social Work And Human Services
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