Dependable Server, successful in providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Bahama Breeze Island Grille
02.2024 - 10.2024
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Sales Associate
PacSun Clothing
10.2023 - 10.2024
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Delivery Driver
Anthony's Pizza
09.2019 - 01.2023
Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous during interactions to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
Collected payment for orders and provided customers with receipt copies to establish proof of transaction.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Server
Blackbear Bistro
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Restaurant Team Member
Foster's Grille
05.2017 - 08.2017
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
Restocked condiment dispensers, napkins, silverware and drink machines to prevent shortages.
Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards.
Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.
Verified freshness of ingredients and food by checking for quality, rotating stock and recording old and new items.
Education
No Degree - Studio Arts
Radford University
Radford, VA
06-2021
High School Diploma -
Fauquier High School
Warrenton, VA
06-2020
Skills
Menu memorization
Customer Service
Creativity
Organization
Communication Skills
Cash Handling
Basic Math
Guest relations
Upselling strategies
Food safety
Timeline
Server
Bahama Breeze Island Grille
02.2024 - 10.2024
Sales Associate
PacSun Clothing
10.2023 - 10.2024
Server
Blackbear Bistro
09.2021 - 12.2021
Delivery Driver
Anthony's Pizza
09.2019 - 01.2023
Restaurant Team Member
Foster's Grille
05.2017 - 08.2017
No Degree - Studio Arts
Radford University
High School Diploma -
Fauquier High School
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