Cara Mercier
Prairie Village
Summary
High-energy hospitality professional and shift lead with 20+ years of experience and a track record of thriving in a busy, fast-paced restaurant environment. Brings a strong multitasking ability and is skilled at building rapport with guests. Trusted with key holder responsibilities and supporting management to keep service running smoothly.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Key Holder Supervisor
Cafe Trio
Kansas City
06.2009 - Current
- Lead Private Dining Server
- Helped with building a balanced wine list
- Trained new staff
- Helped build and retain a large number of regular clientele
- Assisted in opening and closing manager duties, including running EOD reports and importing data into spreadsheets
Sales and Marketing Representative
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Leawood
2006 - 2009
Server
Elephant Bar Restaurant
Overland Park
2004 - 2008
Host/Server
The Broadmoor Hotel
Colorado Springs
2002 - 2004
Education
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- Exceptional customer service
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Menu knowledge
- Wine list curation
- Time management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Server/Key Holder Supervisor
Cafe Trio
06.2009 - Current
Sales and Marketing Representative
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
2006 - 2009
Server
Elephant Bar Restaurant
2004 - 2008
Host/Server
The Broadmoor Hotel
2002 - 2004
Johnson County Community College