Ashlynn Anderson
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable, I excelled at Bavarian Kitchen, enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and strong multitasking. Leveraging skills in customer service and sales techniques, I significantly increased sales, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a knack for fostering positive relationships. My approach combines hospitality expertise with effective problem-solving, setting the stage for success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Bavarian Kitchen
09.2024 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Small Business Owner
Self Employed Services
01.2020 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Education
Homeschooling
Mooresville, NCSkills
- Customer Service
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
- Team Collaboration
- Cleanliness
- Cash Handling
- Hospitality service expertise
- Handling Complaints
- Service prioritization
- Memory retention
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Accurate money handling
- Complaint resolution
- Performance Improvement
- Supply Restocking
- Relationship Management
- Upselling techniques
- Sales Techniques
- Order Management
- Upselling
- Point of sale operation
- Compliance standards
- Sales expertise
- Item promotion
- Special Event Coordination
- Order delivery practices
- Warm and Friendly
- Reliable and Responsible
- Team Player
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cool Under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Decision-Making
- High Energy and Stamina
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Waitress
Bavarian Kitchen
09.2024 - Current
Small Business Owner
Self Employed Services
01.2020 - Current
Homeschooling