David Lakic
Portland,OR
Summary
Adaptable hospitality worker with a strong work ethic and proven success in customer-facing roles. Experienced in beverage service, food preparation, cash handling, and cleanliness standards. Focused on fast service, accurate orders, and positive guest interactions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Students Club Banja Luka
Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
01.2022 - 10.2026
- Managed high-volume beverage service in a fast-paced live music venue and nightclub setting.
- Managed floor service and served drinks during daily shifts, prioritizing quick turnover and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Operated high-volume bar setups during major concerts and weekend parties, rapidly mixing and serving drinks to large crowds under extreme pressure.
- Handled cash and POS transactions accurately while maintaining cleanliness of bar station and ensuring compliance with crowd safety and venue policies.
- Calculated charges and collected payments from customers, ensuring efficient transaction processing.
Server
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Served members and guests in yacht club dining room
- Presented menus and described daily seafood specials
- Took food and beverage orders with careful accuracy
- Delivered plated meals and refilled drinks promptly
- Set tables for harbor events and private gatherings
- Coordinated with kitchen staff on order timing
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Dishwasher
Robinson's Wharf
Southport, Maine
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Cleaned dishes, glassware, and cookware in Robinson's Wharf kitchen
- Sanitized dish area and prep surfaces to maintain safe seafood restaurant standards
- Sorted clean items for cooks, servers, and dining room use
Breakfast Cook
Ocean Gate Resort
Southport, Maine
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared breakfast items for Ocean Gate Resort guests each morning.
- Cooked eggs, meats, and sides to kitchen standards.
- Set up buffet stations with fresh food and utensils.
- Monitored food temperatures and freshness during service.
- Restocked breakfast supplies in resort kitchen and serving areas.
- Cleaned cooking surfaces, tools, and equipment after service.
Worker in rotation
McDonalds
Nuremberg, Germany
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared food orders according to McDonald’s kitchen standards and service procedures.
- Assisted customers at counter and drive-thru with clear, friendly, accurate communication.
- Assembled menu items using McDonald’s packaging and portion guidelines.
- Cleaned workstations, dining areas, and equipment to support restaurant sanitation.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, and addressing issues in a timely manner.
Education
LL.B. - Law
University of Banja Luka
Banja Luka04-2026
Skills
- Food delivery
- Order management
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Positive guest interactions
- Cleanliness standards
- Cash handling
- Guest seating
- Foreign language proficiency
Timeline
Server
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
07.2024 - 09.2024
Dishwasher
Robinson's Wharf
07.2024 - 09.2024
Breakfast Cook
Ocean Gate Resort
06.2024 - 09.2024
Worker in rotation
McDonalds
07.2023 - 09.2023
Waiter
Students Club Banja Luka
01.2022 - 10.2026
LL.B. - Law
University of Banja Luka