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Colton Smith

Martinsburg,West Virginia

Summary

Professional hospitality worker with extensive experience in delivering high-quality service in busy dining settings. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving customer satisfaction. Versatile and reliable, adapting to changing needs and ensuring smooth operations through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender

Texas Roadhouse
04.2013 - 03.2025

Provided guests with excellent customer service. Responsible for upselling food and beverage items. Trained new FOH employees (servers and bartenders) Handled cash and credit card payments. Reviewed and checked off on FOH closing server/bartender assignments. Performed all on going sidework (Food running, making sure ice bins are full, changing soft drinks, getting service plates, cutting lemons ect)

I also performed at a high level regarding guests and received multiple scores of 100 on secret shop visits

Line Cook / Sous Chef

Kimbles in Wachesaw Plantation
08.2008 - 02.2013

Prepped and cooked food orders for menu, buffet and banquet style events. Responsible for BOH staff schedules. Counted, logged and ordered all inventory for both BOH/FOH. Helped set up several annual PGA gold tournament events. Opened and closed kitchen. Responsible for training all new lines cooks and various BOH employees

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Horry-Georgetown Technical College
05-2010

High School Diploma -

St. James High School
Murrells Inlet, SC
06-2008

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe food handling
  • Staff training and development
  • Store operations

Timeline

Server/Bartender

Texas Roadhouse
04.2013 - 03.2025

Line Cook / Sous Chef

Kimbles in Wachesaw Plantation
08.2008 - 02.2013

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

High School Diploma -

St. James High School
Colton Smith