Dependable and experienced server providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints, and resolving issues in timely manner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Worker
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
East Lansing, MI
10.2023 - Current
Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Served customers by phone to take orders and answer product or service questions.
Restocked shelves with merchandise throughout the day as needed.
Catering Staff Member
Cass Catering
Troy, MI
01.2021 - Current
Assisted catering manager with setting up the event space and ensuring all necessary items were present.
Served beverages, appetizers, entrees, salads, desserts. to guests during the event as needed.
Assisted with loading, unloading delivery trucks before, after events as needed.
Greeted guests upon arrival to ensure they felt welcome and comfortable at the event.
Filled in for absent workers by performing wide variety of food service work.
Directed patrons to restrooms and other amenities within facility.
Server
Big Boy Restaurant
Rochester Hills, MI
01.2024 - 01.2024
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Dishwasher
Kruse and Muer Restaurants
Rochester Hills, MI
09.2021 - 01.2023
Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Grocery Bagger
Hollywood Markets
Rochester Hills, MI
03.2017 - 02.2019
Greeted customers and provided assistance with bagging groceries.
Retrieved carts from returns and parking lot.
Cleaned up spills, collected trash and swept and mopped floors.
Assisted customers with locating specific items within the store when requested.
Assisted customers with getting groceries loaded in vehicles.
Assisted in stocking shelves and organizing displays of products.
Checked prices and pulled product for customers.
Education
Stoney Creek High School
Rochester Hills, MI
06-2023
Architectural And Building Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Skills
Extensive customer service experience
Able to process payments using a cash register
Reliable communicator willing to work long shifts multiple times a week