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Crystal Pechnikova

Martinez,CA

Summary

Energetic professional in hospitality, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in customer service, order accuracy, and time management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Specialist

Uber And Lyft
02.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated and managed daily transportation operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
  • Analyzed current routing systems and identified areas for improvement in delivery methods, times, and routes.
  • Communicated regularly with customers regarding changes in routes or estimated delivery times.

Delivered customers to many destinations 25,000 trips

  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Senior Restaurant Manager

Dennys Restaurant
Concord, California
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to ensure customer loyalty.
  • Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Managed and supervised staff, including hiring, scheduling, training and performance.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Server

Sweden House Cafe
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
02.2001 - 02.2004
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.

Journeyman Food Clerk and Store Manager

Andronico's Market
San Anselmo, California
02.1997 - 02.2002
  • Performed opening and closing duties of a store manager.
  • Worked as a checker/cashier when busy also performed stocking duties throughout the entire perimeter of the store.
  • Managed all of the employees throughout the store, including the checkers, the meat department, produce department,the deli department, floral and stock crew.

  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Received orders from vendors via phone, email, fax and updated inventory system accordingly.
  • Verified accuracy of invoices against order information before payment was processed.
  • Performed price checks and adjustments as needed.
  • Stocked and rotated grocery products on shelves, ensuring freshness and accessibility.
  • Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
  • Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
  • Worked closely with other store personnel to maintain a safe working environment for staff and customers alike.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including setting up registers with necessary supplies and balancing the cash drawer.
  • Checked out customers quickly and efficiently while ensuring accuracy of item pricing.
  • Assisted with bagging groceries and offering carry-out service to customers as needed.
  • Maintained records of sales transactions for accounting purposes.

Server

Emil Villas
Belvedere Tiburon, California
02.1997 - 02.2000
  • Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
  • Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.

Server

Dennys Restaurant
Emeryville, California
02.1979 - 02.1996
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Retail Food Clerk/Cashier Team Lead

Alpha Beta Grocery Store
Concord , California
04.1981 - 01.1995

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

College of Marin
Greenbrae, CA
05-2014

Skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills providing red carpet service at all times Customer service with a smile always with a positive attitude and always quality service and accuracy

Timeline

Transportation Specialist

Uber And Lyft
02.2018 - Current

Senior Restaurant Manager

Dennys Restaurant
02.2015 - 02.2016

Server

Sweden House Cafe
02.2001 - 02.2004

Journeyman Food Clerk and Store Manager

Andronico's Market
02.1997 - 02.2002

Server

Emil Villas
02.1997 - 02.2000

Retail Food Clerk/Cashier Team Lead

Alpha Beta Grocery Store
04.1981 - 01.1995

Server

Dennys Restaurant
02.1979 - 02.1996

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

College of Marin
Crystal Pechnikova