DeShunda Whatley
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly motivated food server attendant with 10yrs+ experience that get along with Management, Co-workers and Guests. Well developed communication skills, known as caring and intuitive. Very flexible, honest with a ability to stay calm and focus in a stressful situation. Committed to job well done and long term career.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Outlet Server
Sheraton Atlanta Airport Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
06.2016 - Current
- Responsible for presetting the Outlet (Polishing glasses/silverwares) clean and stock work station. Greet Guest and produce menu. Present a variety of menu options as well promoting items on beverage list and daily specials. Accurately record food and drink order using POS Systems. Coordinate with Kitchen to ensure smooth operations. Prepare and deliver food promptly/ Replenish beverage as needed. Remain attentive and accommodate special needs and request. Pre-buss table thru-out dining. Present itemize check. Reassure quality of final Service. Execute all payments method properly. Routinely set dining table according to type of event and service standards.
Kitchen Assistant
Little Valley Academy
Huntville, Alabama
02.2013 - 03.2016
Set up Kitchen for daily Operations, Light food prep. Use proper method in storage of food handling, Labeling and dating all food stock and supplies. Routine task assembling small meals/snack for transporting to each class. Record keeping/Stock inventory. Clean and sanitize work/eating area, equipment and utensils thru-out the day. Cater food service for school meetings and field trips.
Server/Bartender
Shark Bar/Grill
East Point Ga
07.2010 - 12.2012
Set up and manage bar station for open and closing Operations. Order maintain liquor and bar supplies. Greet guest, present bar menu, mix drinks according to recipe. Interact with customer processing food and beverage order on Micros system. Maintain storage area, service station, and dining area. Ensure all food item are prepare to it highest standards .
Head Bartender/Server
American Legion Post
Atlanta, Georgia
02.1999 - 12.2009
- Supervise multiple aspect of supplying, running and operating a bar venue. Train new employees. Keep bar work area, and all dining tables buss and clean thru-out the day. Money processing, bank drops and reconciliation of all registers. Plan and prepare for parties, holiday meals, luncheon and social events. Check in vendors. Developed kitchen menu. Produce and mix cocktail accord to recipe. Resolve escalate customer complaint.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Brown High School
1992
Skills
- Organized and efficient server
- Committed team player
- Flexible schedule capability
- Excellent communication
- Ability to multi-task
- Up-selling capability
Timeline
Outlet Server
Sheraton Atlanta Airport Hotel
06.2016 - Current
Kitchen Assistant
Little Valley Academy
02.2013 - 03.2016
Server/Bartender
Shark Bar/Grill
07.2010 - 12.2012
Head Bartender/Server
American Legion Post
02.1999 - 12.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Brown High School