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Erin Smith

Highland Village

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at a fine dining establishment, with a proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through exceptional customer service and effective team collaboration, looking for a position to consistently deliver beautiful presentations and personalized dining experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
02.2025 - Current
  • Maintained and explained knowledge of the menu items and suggested appropriate options for preferences and food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
  • Collaborated with the culinary team to enhance dish presentations for a seamless dining experience.
  • Collaborated with fellow servers to provide service for large parties, including 35+ people.

Expo

Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
10.2022 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, delivering food to guests with an influx of incoming orders.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working with different sectors of the establishment.
  • Handled to-go orders, including gathering accurate order information, packaging items, and payment transaction.
  • Provided finishing touches to achieve beautiful plate presentation and guest satisfaction..

Barista

Dutch Bros
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Maintained a fast paced time between order arrival and completion.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.

Lead Hostess

Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Took reservations by phone, answered customer questions, and organized seating arrangements to allow for optimal service to the greatest amount of people.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edward S. Marcus High School
Flower Mound, TX
05-2025

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented
  • Effective Time Manager
  • Active Listening
  • Efficient Communication
  • Adaptive Personality
  • Critical Thinking
  • POS Systems
  • Presentation Skills

Certification

Texas Food Handler Training Program Certification

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Seller Training Certification

Timeline

Server

Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
02.2025 - Current

Barista

Dutch Bros
06.2024 - 06.2025

Expo

Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
10.2022 - Current

Lead Hostess

Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
10.2022 - 02.2025

High School Diploma -

Edward S. Marcus High School