Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Gretchen Murray

Portland,OR

Summary

Dependable, hardworking and successful at providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests. Adaptable with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, team members and management.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Server

Oxford Hotels
07.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of dining room, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • I was also tasked with training new servers, making sure our team performance and service quality met our standards.
  • I helped with managing inventory levels, and coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure we have the correct supplies for service.
  • I have always resolved customer complaints swiftly, ensuring positive outcomes and a likelihood for them to return to our restaurant.
  • I often times worked by myself in managing high volume dining periods, using my effective time management and strong multitasking abilities. To ensure each guest is satisfied and experiences service to our team standards.

Prep Cook/Line Cook

The Smoking Jay
05.2024 - 01.2025

Coordinated with my boss to streamline food prep processes, improving overall kitchen efficiency.

Barista

Caffe Umbria
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • I prepared coffee drinks and developed relationships with our regulars and helped with the daily cafe operations. Duties include delivering exceptional customer service to all customers, crafting and serving beverages and food items, and also providing knowledgeable and enthusiastic expertise about coffee and tea.

Waitress/Hostess

Nikki Sushi and Steak
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • As a waiter in this high paced environment I learned how to accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently. Accommodating for our customers needs was the number one priority.

Store Manager/Barista

Uranus 27 Boba
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Directing operations of family-run boba shop/cafe.

Education

Trade school - Advanced Machining/Welding

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
08.2025

Associate of Arts - Linguistics

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Skills

  • Client Support and Service
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Effective Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Present
  • OLCC Service Permit April 2023 to April 2028
  • Food Handler 2022 to 2026
  • Food Handler Certification
  • First Aid and CPR

Timeline

Lead Server

Oxford Hotels
07.2025 - Current

Prep Cook/Line Cook

The Smoking Jay
05.2024 - 01.2025

Barista

Caffe Umbria
08.2022 - 07.2024

Waitress/Hostess

Nikki Sushi and Steak
09.2021 - 08.2022

Store Manager/Barista

Uranus 27 Boba
01.2020 - 08.2021

Trade school - Advanced Machining/Welding

Portland Community College

Associate of Arts - Linguistics

Portland State University
Gretchen Murray