Daniel Garden
Waiter/Server
Washington
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented waiter with a proven track record at Dupont Italian Kitchen and Tony and Joes, enhancing customer satisfaction through attentive service and expert menu recommendations. Skilled in order management and food allergy awareness, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring a seamless dining experience while effectively upselling to boost revenue.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Waiter
Dupont Italian Kitchen
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Restaurant Waiter (Seasonal)
Tony And Joes Seafood Place
03.2012 - 10.2023
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively during busy shifts, ensuring prompt attention to all guests'' needs.
Restaurant Waiter(Seasonal)
City Tap House
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
- Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Lee High School
Arlington, VA 05.2001 -
Skills
Attention to detail in order processing
Customer experience enhancement
Order management
Upselling techniques
Wine service
Food allergy awareness
Menu recommendations
Responsive to changing circumstances
Effective decision-making under stress
Timeline
Waiter
Dupont Italian Kitchen
02.2023 - 01.2025
Restaurant Waiter(Seasonal)
City Tap House
10.2017 - 03.2022
Restaurant Waiter (Seasonal)
Tony And Joes Seafood Place
03.2012 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Washington Lee High School
05.2001 -
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