Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Ben Harper

Castle Rock,CO

Summary

A dedicated server with strong skills in customer service, training, and organization. Outgoing and easy to work with, I have experience working in many different areas of the restaurant and food industry, and I am looking to learn more and always broaden my horizons.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server / Server Supervisor

The Iron Rose
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Organized side work for the front of house and acted as the final check for closing and end of service.
  • Trained new staff on menu items and restaurant service procedures.
  • Performed open-to-closing duties for large banquet events, such as setting up the dining area and interacting with caterers.
  • Upheld health and safety standards by following proper food handling procedures.

Server

The Peacock
Charleston, South Carolina
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff and food runners to ensure accurate and timely food preparation and delivery in a multi-floor restaurant.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.

Meat and Sides Server / Restaurant Cashier

Lewis Barbecue
Charleston, South Carolina
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced barbecue restaurant environment.
  • Prepared food items according to safety and hygiene standards.
  • Monitored food temperatures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Handled customer returns and exchanges following store policies.

Line Cook /Head Server

Hama Hama Oyster Saloon
Lilliwaup, WA
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Prepared fresh seafood dishes following established recipes and restaurant standards.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Recommended menu items based on customer preferences to enhance dining experience.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
01-2024

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Seattle, WA
01-2020

Skills

  • Customer service excellence
  • Table management
  • Front of house organization
  • Sales promotion
  • Event coordination
  • High volume dining
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • ServeSafe

Timeline

Server / Server Supervisor

The Iron Rose
06.2024 - 07.2025

Server

The Peacock
09.2023 - 06.2024

Meat and Sides Server / Restaurant Cashier

Lewis Barbecue
12.2020 - 05.2023

Line Cook /Head Server

Hama Hama Oyster Saloon
06.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - History

College of Charleston

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE