Maria Taseva
Elmwood Park,NJ
Summary
Proven expertise in hospitality service, honed at The Venetian Catering & Special Events, where I elevated guest experiences through exceptional menu recommendations and stress management. Skilled in liquor, wine, and food service, I seamlessly facilitated wedding events, ensuring memorable celebrations. My proactive approach and ability to anticipate guest needs consistently resulted in positive feedback and enhanced event success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress/Bridal Attendant
The Venetian Catering & Special Events
Garfield, NJ
07.2019 - Current
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Facilitated communication between photographer and videographer and wedding party to ensure desired shots were taken on time.
- Guided newlyweds through receiving line after ceremony while making sure everyone was greeted warmly and thanked appropriately for attending their special day.
- Kept track of items such as gifts, cards, decorations, so that nothing got lost or misplaced before or after the wedding day.
- Helped customers select menu items by suggesting courses, explaining specials and answering food preparation questions.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs and responding promptly to requests.
- Checked identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-2025
High School Diploma -
Elmwood Park Memorial High School
Elmwood Park, NJ06-2021
Skills
- Stress management
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Hospitality service expertise
- Daily specials memorization
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Multicultural communications
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Macedonian
Native/ Bilingual
Serbian
Professional
Croatian
Professional
Bosnian
Professional
Timeline
Waitress/Bridal Attendant
The Venetian Catering & Special Events
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
William Paterson University of New Jersey
High School Diploma -
Elmwood Park Memorial High School
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