Energetic Crew Member offering outstanding skills in customer service, food safety and inventory restocking. Well-trained in operating kitchen equipment to prepare food and complete sales. Customer-focused food service worker devoted to meeting team and customer needs. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member
Wendy's Restaurant
03.2021 - 08.2023
Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
Waitress
Moose Lodge
01.2021 - 08.2023
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
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.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Snack Bar Worker
Raymond's Bowl & Entertainment Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
Maintained food displays and cleaned counters, dishes, floors and equipment to provide guests with efficient food service.
Operated cash register and received cash or credit card payment from customer to procure and record transactions.
Practiced strong sanitation habits to comply with workplace health and safety procedures.
Prepared and served food and drink to drive guest satisfaction while anticipating customer needs.
Dated and rotated food containers and stored perishables at proper temperatures to comply with company standards.
Kept fryer oil clean, changed and strained to prolong life of oil.
Rotated, dated and marked stock to use old items first and monitor inventory.
Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
Reconciled receipt totals, cash and credit payments to address shortages.
Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
Education
High School Diploma -
McHenry Community High School- West
McHenry, IL
05.2023
Skills
Salesmanship
Table and Dining Room Setup
Operate Cash Register
Heavy Lifting
Dependable and Cooperative
Willingness to Learn
Stocking and Replenishing
Food Preparation and Safety
Accomplishments
Was awarded Distinguished Warrior when graduating high school.