Ethan Shay
Watseka,IL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Olive Garden, excelling in high-volume dining environments. Proven skills in table management and POS system operations, fostering strong customer relationships. Recognized for maintaining cleanliness and efficiency, while collaborating effectively with team members to enhance service quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bussser /Restaurant Server
Olive Garden
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Kitchen Staff Member
Iroquois Cafe
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
General Laborer
Les Seefeldt
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Restored hardwood floors in gymnasiums throughout the State
Education
High School Diploma -
Watseka Community High School
Watseka, IL05-2031
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12-2026
Skills
- Table management
- Dining area maintenance
- High volume dining
- Professional appearance
- Team collaboration
- Point of sale (POS) system operation
- Proficient in, Microsoft365, Excel, Powerpoint, general computer systems
Timeline
Bussser /Restaurant Server
Olive Garden
05.2023 - 01.2024
General Laborer
Les Seefeldt
05.2021 - 08.2021
Kitchen Staff Member
Iroquois Cafe
01.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Watseka Community High School
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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