I started out waitressing at a young age in customer service, working with the public most of my life which leads me to have 20+years experience in this profession. I am currently seeking a position which i can utilize my experience and knowledge in the restaurant industry.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Retail Merchandiser
S.A.S Retail Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
Waitress Supervisor
Toppers Restaurant
04.2012 - 04.2016
Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated customer service.
Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.
Waitress
Thunderbird's Restaurant And Lounge
09.2010 - 03.2012
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
knowledge of the P.O.S. system
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Upsold drink specialty items, wine selections and desserts to increase overall sales and exceed targets.
Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
Hostess/Restaurant Waitress
Sizzler Restaurant
01.2007 - 08.2010
Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
Completed credit payments via card processing systems.
Performed specialized alcoholic beverage services such as bottle openings and chiller setup.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Hostess/Waitress/Lead Caterer
Bumpers Restaurant And Lounge
05.1994 - 01.2007
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Cocktail Waitress
Barts Lounge
03.1998 - 05.2001
Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in bar environment.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Built solid rapport with many frequent patrons to cultivate guest loyalty.
Assisted with bartending duties during high-volume shifts.
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Determined customer preferences to suggest appropriate cocktails and increase sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
R.A. Long HighSchool
Longview,Wa.
06.1994
Accomplishments
currently up to date on my food handlers card.
Was Vice President of Policy counsel and running all meetings at Lower Columbia College for the year of 2010.