Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning the field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Ruvo Restaurant Group
02.2022 - Current
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
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.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Counter Server
The Chicken Coop Grilltisserie
02.2021 - 11.2021
Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
Greeted all guests upon arrival and offered immediate assistance.
Maintained sanitation of restaurant by mopping and sweeping floors, washing counters and disposing of trash.
Packaged and delivered to-go orders and trays for guests leaving restaurant.
Provided responsive, exceptional service to customers by answering questions, making recommendations, providing samples and responding to requests.
Addressed guest complaints and resolved issues to promote satisfaction.
Met upsell goals consistently for desserts, drinks and special menu items.
Barista Shift Lead
Real Food, Real People
08.2020 - 01.2021
Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Memorized ingredients and recipes for wide variety specialty drinks.
Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation, and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Experience
06.2019 - 08.2019
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY
05.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY
05.2021
No Degree - Undecided
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
GED -
Kings Park High School
Kings Park, NY
06.2019
Skills
Customer Service
Teamwork and Collaboration
Social Media Platforms
Product Description
Persuasive Selling
Upselling
Active Learning
Customer Care
Timeline
Waitress
Ruvo Restaurant Group
02.2022 - Current
Counter Server
The Chicken Coop Grilltisserie
02.2021 - 11.2021
Barista Shift Lead
Real Food, Real People
08.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Experience
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Long Island University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies