Careese La Ree
Seattle,Washington
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate individual with strong people skills who has been active in the workforce since I was seventeen and serving in the food service industry since nineteen. Multitasking and adapting to demanding environments come naturally to me and I am looking to translate these skills into creating excellent guest experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Fisherman's Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Server
German Diner
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Server
Ramirez Restaurant
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Softlines Associate
Target
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Barista
Capital Highschool
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA06.2025
High School Diploma -
Capital Highschool
Olympia, WA06.2018
Skills
- Pos Operation
- Servsafe Certified
- Waiting Tables
- Wine and Liquor Service
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Food Sales and Promotion
- Guest Relations
- Merchandise Display
Certification
Food Handlers License
Liquor Serving License
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Server
Fisherman's Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
Server
German Diner
10.2019 - 03.2022
Server
Ramirez Restaurant
04.2019 - 09.2019
Softlines Associate
Target
09.2017 - 05.2019
Barista
Capital Highschool
01.2016 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts -
Seattle Central College
High School Diploma -
Capital Highschool
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