Gabriel Leslie
Flower Mound
Summary
Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in a timely manner. Maintains focus and a positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Verfs Grill & Tavern
09.2024 - Current
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Server
Cotton Patch Cafe
11.2022 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Line Cook/Server/Busser
Marty B's
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Dishwasher/Busser
Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marcus High School
Flower Mound, TX06-2020
Skills
- Server training
- Safe food handling
- Dining customer service
- POS operation
- Hospitality service expertise
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking and organization
- Suggestive selling
Timeline
Server
Verfs Grill & Tavern
09.2024 - Current
Server
Cotton Patch Cafe
11.2022 - 05.2024
Line Cook/Server/Busser
Marty B's
11.2017 - 06.2020
Dishwasher/Busser
Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
09.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Marcus High School
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