Francisco Nunez

Server

The Front Yard

05.2017 - Current

Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
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.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.