Carolyn Patterson

Server

Andrea’s Restaurant

Winter Haven, FL

07.2006 - Current

Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer 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.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Asked customers for feedback, solved problems, provided additional items and Action throughout meal.
Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and Action prior to arrival of large groups.
Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees by Action.
Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously in high-traffic Type restaurant while maintaining calm, professional demeanor.
Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.