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Emerald Ingram

Venice,United States

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Server / Hostess/ Special Events Bartender

Spanish Point Tikki
06.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintained high standards of personal appearance and hygiene, reflecting positively on establishment.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy and timely preparation of dishes.
  • Adapted to diverse customer needs, providing personalized service that increased guest satisfaction.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
  • Set up glassware, liquor, and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over [Number] customers daily.
  • Educated guests on beverage options, encouraging informed choices and fostering positive experiences.
  • Set the stage for memorable events by creating visually appealing drink presentations, showcasing attention to detail and creative flair.
  • Enhanced customer experience by providing personalized drink recommendations and engaging interactions.
  • Worked closely with other bartenders to ensure smooth transitions between shifts and consistent service quality throughout events.
  • Expedited service during high-volume events by efficiently preparing and serving multiple drink orders simultaneously.

Server

Louis Bistro / Venice Island Coffee
09.2021 - Current
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Office Administrative Assistant

Aspen Dental, FL
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Greeted incoming visitors and patients professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Expedited invoice processing, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in the accounting system.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with diligent task prioritization, delegation, and followup.
  • Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive documents and records.
  • Reduced errors in documentation by meticulously proofreading and editing written materials.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Server

Cote France
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated customer service.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Lenoir High School
Deep Run, NC
06.2020

Skills

  • Guest Relations Management
  • Phone Inquiries
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Developing Rapport with Guests
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Courteous Phone Demeanor

Timeline

Server / Hostess/ Special Events Bartender

Spanish Point Tikki
06.2024 - Current

Office Administrative Assistant

Aspen Dental, FL
06.2023 - 04.2024

Server

Louis Bistro / Venice Island Coffee
09.2021 - Current

Server

Cote France
09.2021 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

South Lenoir High School
Emerald Ingram