Bart Kolakowski
Medford
Summary
Dynamic server with exceptional customer service skills, honed at The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., adept at engaging guests and enhancing dining experiences. Proven ability to memorize extensive menus and ensure food safety practices, contributing to a seamless high-volume dining environment while fostering relationships with regular patrons.
Diligent Server with solid background in providing exceptional customer service in high-paced environments. Effectively managed tables and collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and satisfied patrons. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail, ensuring seamless dining experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Ristegios
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
Restaurant Server
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Trained new hires on restaurant policies, procedures, and exceptional customer service standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu offerings, including ingredients and preparation methods to address customer inquiries effectively.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
Paper Handler
Proactive Brokerage
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Streamlined documentation procedures for greater accuracy in record-keeping and improved communication between departments.
- Reduced paper waste by implementing a system to track and repurpose excess materials.
- Troubleshot technical issues with equipment as needed, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous productivity during working hours.
- Completed special projects assigned by management, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to new tasks.
Education
No Degree - Mathematics
Suffolk County Community College
Selden05-2026
High School Diploma -
Lindenhurst High School
Lindenhurst, NY06-2020
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Guest engagement
- Menu memorization
- High volume dining
- Food safety practices
- Table setting
- Cash handling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Professional Working
Interests
- Strategy Games
- Gym Workouts
- Music
- Playing Sports
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Snowboarding
Timeline
Server
Ristegios
10.2024 - 03.2025
Restaurant Server
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2024
Paper Handler
Proactive Brokerage
06.2019 - 08.2020
No Degree - Mathematics
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Lindenhurst High School
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