Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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ERIKA SHORE

Server/Bartender
Los Angeles,CA
ERIKA SHORE

Summary

Professional hospitality worker, ready to excel in fast-paced environment. Over five years of bartending and serving experience with a proven track record in ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting changing needs. Skilled in managing multiple tasks, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Reliable and results-driven, with positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

The Breakfast Club LA

Server/Bartender
06.2023 - 03.2025

Job overview

• Fostered a positive and collaborative team environment, leading to an increase in advance reservations at two restaurants.

• Consistently met daily sales targets, which contributed to a total restaurant revenue growth of 10% annually.

• Boosted customer satisfaction scores by 15% by enhancing staff training and engagement.

• Accurately handled cash and card transactions, minimizing billing errors and providing a seamless checkout experience.

• Utilized strong communication skills to ensure smooth order flow from kitchen to dining room.

• Reduced wait times leading to increased customer turnover and higher sales.

• Assisted in the management of POS systems updates, improving transaction accuracy and speed by 15%.

• Executed opening and closing tasks efficiently.

Fostered a positive and collaborative team environment, leading to an increase in advance reservations at two restaurants.

• Consistently met daily sales targets, which contributed to a total restaurant revenue growth of 10% annually.

• Boosted customer satisfaction scores by enhancing staff training and engagement while training 9 new staff members

• Accurately handled cash and card transactions, minimizing billing errors and providing a seamless checkout experience.

• Utilized strong communication skills to ensure smooth order flow from kitchen to dining room.

• Assisted in the management of POS systems updates, improving transaction accuracy and speed by 15%.

  • Collaborated with kitchen staff on new menus, contributing to à la carte revenues increase by 10% during new menu launches.
  • Managed customer issues professionally, ensuring a repeat customer rate rise of 15% year over year.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
  • Assisted in planning and execution of special events, contributing to restaurant's reputation for hosting.
  • Utilized knowledge of menu to make recommendations, enhancing customer dining experience.
  • Resolved customer complaints with calm, solution-focused approach, ensuring guest satisfaction.

Mikaza and Chronic Sushi

Lead Server/Bartender
07.2022 - 06.2023

Education

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Arts from English Composition
12-2013

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Suggestive selling
  • Beverage preparation

Accomplishments

  • Customer Satisfaction Achieved 95% customer satisfaction ratings by providing consistently high food quality and service.
  • Order Taking Efficiency Boost Increased order taking by 30% by providing expert communication about house specialties and premium items.

Certification

  • TIPS Alcohol certification 2025
  • TIPS Food Handler certification 2025

Timeline

Server/Bartender

The Breakfast Club LA
06.2023 - 03.2025

Lead Server/Bartender

Mikaza and Chronic Sushi
07.2022 - 06.2023

Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Arts from English Composition