Experienced Banquet Server always looking to surpass expectations and achieve excellence. Enjoy providing positive customer experiences through energetic interpersonal communication. Team player who works well with staff and supervisors to satisfy customers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Server
OceanCliff Hotel And Resort
Newport, RI
09.2021 - Current
Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
Banquet Server
Hotel Viking
Newport, RI
05.2018 - 02.2020
Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
Adjusted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
Kitchen Crew Member
The Landing Restaurant & Bar
Newport, RI
08.2013 - 04.2018
Chopped vegetables, seasoned meats and mixed cake batter ahead of time in preparation for dinner rush.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Prepared entrees, salads and appetizers for over [Number] daily customers.
Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Kitchen Staff Member
McDonald's Restaurant
Middletown, RI
07.2012 - 12.2014
Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Combined ingredients according to precisely written recipes to produce top-quality food and minimized preparation time and food waste.
Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
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