Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Cooking, singing, playing video games, listening to music, photography, editing, calligraphy
Timeline
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Dominick Johnson

Livingston,LA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Waffle House, adept at multitasking and maintaining high-volume dining efficiency. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and upselling techniques. Skilled in cash handling and conflict resolution, demonstrating a strong work ethic and team collaboration. Proven ability to increase repeat business by fostering warm customer relationships.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Waffle House
11.2020 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.

Team Member

Mcdonalds
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.

Education

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
08.2024 - 05.2026

Associate of Arts - Business

South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
08.2024

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash Handling
  • Guest Engagement
  • Professional Appearance
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Memory retention
  • Menu Memorization
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Task Prioritization
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Upselling
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team Collaboration
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Active Listening
  • Organizational Skills
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Relationship Building
  • Excellent Communication
  • Cool Under Pressure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • High Energy and Stamina
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Team Player
  • Reliable and Responsible

Certification

  • Microsoft Office certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Louisiana Driver's License

Cooking, singing, playing video games, listening to music, photography, editing, calligraphy

I love to cook lots of different things often and like to broaden my horizons. I play lots of different fighting and adventure video games. For music, I try to find at least one new song a day to listen to. I love music and sometimes I feel overwhelmed because there is so much music out there that I still haven't heard that I might love. I love photography, mostly landscape and nature. Mostly just taking pictures of the cats these days. I love to edit pictures and videos, and make my own personal little creative projects for fun. I aim one day that my little fun personal projects will eventually turn into my professional projects in my career. I have practiced calligraphy since my freshman summer of high school. I have always had a fascination with neat handwriting and I taught myself by google imaging search calligraphy letters and practicing them over and over. 

Timeline

Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2024 - 05.2026

Server

Waffle House
11.2020 - 08.2024

Team Member

Mcdonalds
02.2020 - 11.2020

Associate of Arts - Business

South Louisiana Community College
Dominick Johnson