I enjoy talking to costumers and also making sure that they get a great restaurant experience. I can handle volume and am able to multi-task in a busy setting. Also very good with time management and helping my peers if they are busy and need an extra hand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS
832 Folsom Street, 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94
07.2019 - Current
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Waitress/ Bartender/Hostess
Sams Grill
374 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94104
03.2022 - 10.2024
Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Supported needs of [Number]- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for [Type] restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
Maintained balanced cash drawer with correct money values and accurate documentation.
Took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait or bar staff.
Handled billing transactions with accuracy.
Waitress/ Manager
Original Joe's Restaurant
601 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
10.2018 - 09.2022
Waitress, Hostess, Bartender, Office work
Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
Troubleshot complex technical issues effectively, reducing resolution time significantly while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
Managed multiple servers across diverse platforms, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability.
Completed daily procedure checklist and communicated changes to servers and kitchen staff.
Liaised between servers and upper management to address issues and manage challenges.
Monitored server performance and provided feedback to enhance server delivery.
Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance and regular system checks for optimal server functionality.
Enforced compliance with food safety and sanitation standards throughout restaurant.
Trained junior team members on server management techniques and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
Checked establishment, service stands, and aisle area cleanliness before welcoming guests.
Cultivated guest satisfaction and loyalty through consistent commitment to quality service.
Established team strengths and weaknesses and exploited opportunities to boost employee output and customer satisfaction.
Optimized server configurations for improved performance, reliability, and costefficiency.
Proactively communicated with servers to coordinate workflows and monitor service during busy shifts.
Analyzed and generated end-of-shift and product inventory reports for performance and quality tracking purposes.
Managed relationships with external vendors/partners effectively to ensure timely delivery of hardware/software resources required for supporting server infrastructure.
Enforced compliance with uniform and personal presentation standards.
Customized server solutions to meet specific project requirements, improving project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Managed daily server backups to ensure data integrity, leading to significant reduction in data loss incidents.
Promoted cross-functional collaboration, working closely with development teams to ensure optimal server configurations for application performance.
Head Waitress/Manager
Tarantinos Restaurant
206 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
10.1998 - 10.2018
Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
Maintained a clean and inviting dining area to enhance overall guest experience at the restaurant.
Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty to the establishment.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Trained new staff members on restaurant policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
Resolved guest complaints swiftly and professionally, resulting in increased repeat business.
Trained staff members on use of POS system.
Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.
.Strengthened teamwork among waitstaff through effective delegation of tasks based on individual strengths.