Motivated server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Novi, MI
01.2020 - 08.2020
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Maintained and provided excellent service for 25-30 guests at a time
Server Shift Leader
J Alexander’s
West Bloomfield , MI
12.2018 - 01.2020
Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
Recruited and trained new waitstaff personnel, providing rapid onboarding processes to integrate additional team members quickly.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate restaurant goals such as upselling certain items, addressing product availability issues and other communication concerns.
Server
Hooters Inc.
East Lansing , MI
08.2016 - 11.2018
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.