Experienced and adaptable team member with a solid background in multiple restaurant positions and settings. Personable and guest-oriented with a drive for customer satisfaction. Skilled in attention to detail and accuracy while handling simultaneous orders and maintaining job efficiency in fast-paced settings. Hardworking and motivated to provide memorable guest experiences and increase satisfaction.
Qualifications
10+ years experience in various food service and hospitality positions
5+ years experience service training and supervising
Trained in casual and fine dining, bartending, banquet and large event services
Increased sales using suggestive selling techniques by being knowledgeable on a wide variety of wines and spirits
Work History
Dietary Aide
Five Star Senior Living
Springfield, MO
01.2019 - 07.2019
Closely followed sanitation and food handling guidelines in accordance with health code laws
Quickly and accurately served specific entrees to individuals with special dietary needs and restrictions
Developed interpersonal relationships and maintained professionalism to provide skilled assistance to more than 50 residents daily
Trained as part-time cook to provide backup in diverse roles by preparing daily food specials, producing over 60 dishes per meal while keeping hourly temperature logs and removing expired food or beverage items from storage areas
Server/Hostess/Bartender
Hickory Hills Country Club
Springfield, MO
09.2015 - 04.2019
Prepared for and serviced events throughout 9 different banquet spaces, including weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings.
Kept updated and thorough knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending wine pairings and specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices and procedures to increase adaptability and productivity.
Performed various stocking and cleaning tasks during down time to optimize efficiency and flow of service
Bartender/ Server Shift Lead
Springfield Gourmet Taco Company
Springfield, MO
03.2012 - 08.2014
Kept accurate inventories, notifying management of ordering needs involving liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Managed 20+ telephone and in-person to-go orders, customer service requests and reservation bookings daily
Maintained highly loyal clientele by consistently delivering exceptional and personable service at every stage of restaurant dining experience.
Human Resource/Business office Manager at Aspenwood Senior Living, A Division of Five Star Senior Living Inc.Human Resource/Business office Manager at Aspenwood Senior Living, A Division of Five Star Senior Living Inc.