ELENA-CORINA HANSEN-TANASA
North Saint Paul,Minnesota
Summary
Professional server with 10 years of experience in fine dining, banquet service, and high-volume hospitality. Known for high-level customer service, multitasking in busy dining rooms, and creating memorable guest experiences .
Recognized for training new staff, supporting banquet events, and handling peak-hour demands with accuracy. Committed to exceptional guest satisfaction and strong average checks.
Overview
2
2
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Holmans Table
Saint Paul, Minnesota
01.2018 - 10.2026
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of menu items, ingredients, preparation techniques, wine pairings.
- Welcomed guests, responded to questions, and recommended specials to drive profit.
- Created memorable guest experiences through attentive service during high demand.
- Drove sales while maintaining high average guest checks.
- Recommended wine pairings for each dish based on its flavor profile.
- Applied culinary and wine knowledge to strengthen guest recommendations.
- Coordinated catering and banquet service preparations to ensure seamless events.
- Led preshift meetings for waitstaff to align service priorities.
Server
grand catch
Saint Paul, Minnesota
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Server
Feller
Stillwater, MN
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained new servers on service standards and menu knowledge to enhance team performance.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
server
Bluefin Bay Resort
Tofte, Minnesota
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Took food and beverage orders accurately for kitchen and bar.
- Delivered meals and checked table needs throughout service.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
Education
Master of Science - Control And Expertise of Food Products
University of Agriculture And Veterinary Medicine
Iasi, Romania06-2013
Skills
- Menu expertise
- Wine pairing
- Banquet service
- Allergy awareness
- POS systems
- Suggestive selling
- Exceptional customer service
- Hospitality service expertise
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Server training
- Table setting knowledge
- Memory retention
- Professional appearance
- Cultural sensitivity
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Romanian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Server
grand catch
05.2020 - 02.2022
Server
Feller
06.2018 - 03.2020
Server
Holmans Table
01.2018 - 10.2026
server
Bluefin Bay Resort
02.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Control And Expertise of Food Products
University of Agriculture And Veterinary Medicine