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CARRIE NIERODA-KRAUS

Kissimmee

Summary

Professional and enthusiastic food server with over 15 years of experience delivering first-class service to guests in both fast-paced casual and fine dining restaurants. Upbeat energy, confidence and poise along with my ability to multitask and work well under pressure ensure both guest and teammate satisfaction. Extremely customer-focused and dedicated to maintaining restaurant and food industry standards, while enhancing the positive reputation of dining establishments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Summerhouse on the Lake
Lake Buena Vista, FL
03.2025 - Current
  • Providing exceptional service at a California inspired concept
  • Trained in private events and large party special occasions
  • Fine dining standards and wine/beverage service

Server

Yak and Yeti (Landrys)/Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Provided food and beverage service in Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Maintained full product knowledge of multiple menus and daily specials
  • Aloha/Mantra/Disney payments/Disney Dining plan/Cash handling

Server

Via Napoli (Delaware North)/Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided food and beverage service in the Italy Pavilion at Disney's Epcot
  • Cleaned and reset tables, maintained side work, helped teammates

Server

Yardhouse (Darden)/Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
11.2018 - 02.2022
  • Obtain food and beverage orders and facilitate guests dining experience
  • Extensive beer and menu knowledge

Server

Big River Grille/Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
02.2009 - 10.2018

Education

Associate of Science -

University of Central Florida
01.2009

AA General Studies - undefined

Valencia Community College
01.2007

Skills

  • Guest Service
  • Multitasking/Problem Solving
  • Cocktail/Wine Knowledge
  • POS knowledge (Mantra, Aloha, DASH, TOAST, etc)
  • Fine Dining experience
  • Food Handler/Responsible Vendor Certified

Timeline

Server

Summerhouse on the Lake
03.2025 - Current

Server

Yak and Yeti (Landrys)/Lake Buena Vista, Florida
03.2023 - 02.2025

Server

Via Napoli (Delaware North)/Lake Buena Vista, Florida
02.2022 - 03.2023

Server

Yardhouse (Darden)/Orlando, Florida
11.2018 - 02.2022

Server

Big River Grille/Lake Buena Vista, Florida
02.2009 - 10.2018

AA General Studies - undefined

Valencia Community College

Associate of Science -

University of Central Florida