Christopher Richardson
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Motivated professional experienced in foodservice!
A Hardworking collaborator with background providing exceptional customer service and friendly food service to ensure guest satisfaction;with strong understanding of hospitality and food and beverage industries.
Personable individual possessing strong work ethic and great flexibility. Dedicated to delivering positive customer experience through genuine hospitality.
Highly skilled Banquet Server with experience in providing top-notch service at large-scale events. Strong focus on guest satisfaction, adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and ensuring all needs are met promptly.
Proficiency in setting up event spaces according to specific requirements and executing flawless service during events. Demonstrated impact through consistently high feedback scores and repeat customer requests.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Server
Hotel Drover
Fort Worth, TX
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided assistance throughout the event.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Upheld exceptional food, beverage and service standards to surpass customer expectations.
- Educated guests on meals during by answering questions and bringing special orders.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food smoothly, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
- Engaged pleasantly with patrons and delivered information on beverage specials to encourage positive dining experience.
Cook
Sagora Senior Living
Colleyville, TX
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Banquet Set up
Aloft Hotel
Euless, TX
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided assistance throughout the event.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Set up stations for serving meals according to established guidelines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guests' needs and responding promptly to requests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food smoothly, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Landscape Design
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA01-2011
Skills
- Post-event breakdown
- Station restocking
- Dining area maintenance
- Wine service
- Food handling
- Banquet preparation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- I like to stay active! I work out and play sports
- I landscape and garden
- I enjoy fishing and other water sports like surfing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Banquet Server
Hotel Drover
01.2021 - 01.2025
Cook
Sagora Senior Living
04.2020 - 01.2021
Banquet Set up
Aloft Hotel
09.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Arts - Landscape Design
Ashworth College
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