Waitress with 5 years of experience excelling in high-volume dining environments, adept at enhancing customer satisfaction through prompt and accurate service. Demonstrates strong skills in team leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication, contributing to seamless service delivery and positive dining experiences. Passionate about maintaining service excellence and ready to bring exceptional customer engagement and critical thinking skills to new opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress Supervisor
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
10.2020 - 03.2025
Managed table turnover rate effectively allowing for more guests served per shift.
Fostered a positive working environment by addressing employee conflicts promptly and fairly, promoting open communication between team members.
Increased overall dining experience by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to food safety standards and best practices.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
Degree In Medical Assisting And A Related Field - Ethics, Administrative Skills And Anatomy
Pennco Tech
Blackwood, NJ
07-2024
High School Diploma -
Overbrook High School
Pine Hill, NJ
06-2023
Skills
Task delegation
Complaint handling
Order accuracy
Sales promotion
Opening and closing procedures
Critical thinking
Cash handling
Customer service
Hygiene standards
Service training
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Waitress Supervisor
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
10.2020 - 03.2025
Degree In Medical Assisting And A Related Field - Ethics, Administrative Skills And Anatomy