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Asia Shabazz

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Skilled worker committed to outstanding experiences and customer satisfaction. Always maintains highly professional and polished attitude and appearance to match tone for event.

Reliable Banquet Server with trained in fast and sanitary food transport. Exemplary workplace focus and physical coordination. Professional and friendly with patrons and co-workers alike.

Organized Banquet Server with several years of experience working at various events. Skilled at food and beverage service, bussing tables, and maintaining customer satisfaction through efficiency and personability. Fantastic multitasking and customer service talents.

Proactive Banquet Server known for maintaining polite and professional demeanor even under stress. Offers expertise in wine and spirits, superior memory and many years of experience. Detail-focused approach to rolling out full food services.

Highly skilled Banquet Server with experience in providing top-notch service at large-scale events. Strong focus on guest satisfaction, adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and ensuring all needs are met promptly. Proficiency in setting up event spaces according to specific requirements and executing flawless service during events. Demonstrated impact through consistently high feedback scores and repeat customer requests.

Energetic Banquet Server known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in customer service, time management, and teamwork, ensuring smooth operations during events. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, contributing to enhanced guest satisfaction and seamless event execution.

Offers positive and professional communication skills. Understands importance of delivering food quickly, getting orders correct and quickly handling problems. Energetic and upbeat with flexible schedule.

Reliable food service professional with background in non-restaurant environments and ready for fast-paced work. Team-oriented, quick to help and focused on guest satisfaction.

Efficient professional in hospitality and food service demonstrates high productivity and task completion with precision. Possess specialized skills in customer service, order management, and cleanliness maintenance. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring guest satisfaction and smooth operational flow.

Experienced in non-restaurant food service, with hands-on background in catering and event-based serving. Possess strong organizational skills for efficient food preparation and delivery, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, contributing to smooth operation of events. Adapted quickly to changing environments and customer preferences, enhancing overall dining experience.

Friendly professional with strong understanding of hospitality and food and beverage industries. Extensive knowledge of cuisine and food and wine pairings. Personable individual possessing strong work ethic and great flexibility. Dedicated to delivering positive customer experience through genuine hospitality.

Team-oriented and customer-centered Server with passion for food service industry. Works well in large teams or in small groups for private events.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Banquet Server

G1 Staffing
Little Rock, AR
08.2023 - Current
  • Set up banquet tables according to event specifications and layout plans.
  • Served food and beverages promptly to guests during events and functions.
  • Assisted in coordinating with kitchen staff for timely meal delivery.
  • Responded to guest inquiries and requests with professionalism and courtesy.
  • Followed safety and sanitation guidelines while handling food and beverages.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth event operations.
  • Cleared tables efficiently after events, ensuring proper disposal of waste materials.
  • Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet tables, chairs, linens, and other equipment.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided assistance throughout the event.
  • Provided prompt, friendly service to all guests during banquets or catered events.
  • Checked guest satisfaction levels throughout the event ensuring their needs were met promptly and courteously.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Set up stations for serving meals according to established guidelines.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift including tables, chairs and floors.
  • Replenished buffet lines with fresh foods as needed.
  • Greeted arriving guests and escorted each to assigned tables, took drink orders and answered questions about events.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food smoothly, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
  • Carried trays of food items from kitchen to dining areas.
  • Walked among tables and refilled water and beverage glasses or took orders for more drinks and food.
  • Changed table settings between courses as necessary.
  • Assisted with closing duties such as restocking supplies, wiping down surfaces.
  • Carried appetizer and drink trays around events and maneuvered around guests and furniture without spilling.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
  • Communicated with chefs regarding any special requests from guests.
  • Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Ensured that all dishes were served at the correct temperature.
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guests' needs and responding promptly to requests.
  • Responded promptly and courteously to guest inquiries and complaints.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
  • Prepared for busy periods by restocking stations and maintaining clean work areas.
  • Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
  • Upheld exceptional food, beverage and service standards to surpass customer expectations.
  • Cleaned and sterilized dinnerware, equipment and facilities to maintain hygienic environment.
  • Served beverages and appetizers to guests in an efficient manner.
  • Portioned, plated and garnished menu items to meet company standards.
  • Prepared or assisted in preparing variety of food in accordance with departmental work production standards.
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Collected dishes promptly after each course, cleared crumbs and glassware and maintained customer satisfaction.

Caterer

ThaFlavacavellc&catering
Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2019 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated event logistics and food preparation for diverse catering services.
  • Managed inventory to ensure availability of quality ingredients and supplies.
  • Collaborated with clients to design customized menu options for events.
  • Assisted in setting up dining areas and presentation displays for events.
  • Communicated effectively with vendors to source fresh ingredients and materials.
  • Resolved client inquiries and concerns promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Adhered strictly to health regulations when storing, handling, cooking, and serving foods at catered functions.
  • Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
  • Managed inventory of catering equipment including chafing dishes, serving utensils, linens.
  • Communicated effectively with waitstaff and other personnel to ensure smooth operation at catered functions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area before, during and after catered events.
  • Created attractive displays for buffets using a variety of garnishes and decorations.
  • Monitored food preparation times in order to deliver hot meals on time.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
  • Inspected food quality and presentation prior to delivery or service at catered events.
  • Served guest tables by transporting meals and beverages from kitchen and bar areas.
  • Developed menus and recipes according to client requests.
  • Ensured proper storage of food items prior to catering events.
  • Analyzed customer feedback post-event in order to improve services offered by the catering company.
  • Coordinated food service stations and venue accommodations, including setup, and tear-down of furniture and equipment per customer guidelines.
  • Accurately estimated amount of food to prepare for events.
  • Kept track of all costs associated with each event in order to stay within budget parameters.
  • Verified safe and appropriate food temperatures and sanitary conditions of banquet and foodservice areas.
  • Calculated accurate portion sizes when preparing meals for large groups.
  • Supervised the breakdown of buffet lines after each event was completed.
  • Discussed menu options, venue locations and event budget with clients to provide accurate service, food and beverage quotes.
  • Ordered necessary supplies from vendors for catered events.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.

Education

Adult Education
North Little Rock, AR

Skills

  • Event setup
  • Food service
  • Cleaning standards
  • Inventory management
  • Menu planning
  • Customer engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Vendor communication
  • Temperature control
  • Dish presentation
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Service excellence
  • Customer order management
  • Arranging banquet hall
  • Food presentation
  • Proper equipment storage
  • Check payment processing
  • Point of sale (POS) system operations
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Cooking
  • Food running
  • Service etiquette
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Personal appearance standards
  • Upselling techniques
  • Flexible schedule
  • Plate carrying techniques
  • Silverware polishing
  • Food transportation
  • Banquet coordination
  • Cash handling
  • Event setup and breakdown
  • Tableside service
  • Clear communication
  • Customer service focus
  • Banquet hall set up
  • Reliable transportation
  • Speech clarity
  • Customer service
  • Wine pairing
  • Banquet preparation
  • Table setting expertise
  • Bussing and table resets
  • Beverage service
  • Fine dining service
  • Table arrangements
  • Decision-making
  • Order accuracy
  • Strong teamwork
  • Positive attitude
  • Relationship building
  • Food safety
  • Food handling and sanitation
  • Efficient serving
  • Supply management
  • Food inspection
  • Front-of-house display creation
  • Ordering procedures

Timeline

Banquet Server

G1 Staffing
08.2023 - Current

Caterer

ThaFlavacavellc&catering
06.2019 - 01.2023

Adult Education
Asia Shabazz