Donald Hawkins
Tampa,FL
Summary
High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences. Sociable server offering several years of experience delivering friendly, prompt service to customers. Skillful in making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties. In-depth knowledge of pos system operations and food safety and sanitation regulations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Server
Delaney hawkins -shaw
Tampa, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Bar Server
Riu Hotels & Resorts
Montego Bay , Jamaica
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu items, specialties, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared specialty cocktails according to recipes or customer requests.
- Organized wine bottles on shelves for easy access during shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness of the bar area throughout shift.
- Trained new servers on proper procedures for taking orders, making drinks, and providing excellent customer service.
- Participated in weekly inventory counts to ensure adequate levels of stock are maintained at all times.
- Restocked glassware, ice, liquor and other supplies as needed.
- Designed specialty cocktails alongside bartenders to decrease ingredient waste.
- Maintained adequate levels of linens, trays, and silverware items for customers and performed washing and sanitation.
- Restocked and cleaned counter and service stations throughout shifts.
Education
Finished School No Ged Or Diploma -
Anchovy High School
Anchovy St James , Jamaica 07-2023
Skills
- Inventory management
- Cocktail preparation
- Food service
- Menu knowledge
- Customer service
- Adaptability
- Multitasking and organization
- Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Server
Delaney hawkins -shaw
05.2025 - Current
Bar Server
Riu Hotels & Resorts
05.2024 - 04.2025
Finished School No Ged Or Diploma -
Anchovy High School