Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling parties of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server & Certified Trainer
New York Beer Project
Winter Garden , FL
02.2024 - Current
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Operated TOAST POS terminal to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Conducted on-the-job training sessions with newly hired FOH employees.
Provided feedback and advice to FOH personnel on best practices in customer service.
Maintained accurate records of employee training activities, including attendance and evaluation scores.
Bartender
Bull Island Brewing Company
Hampton, Virginia
10.2023 - 01.2024
Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
Kept track of all food orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
Processed payments accurately and efficiently with TOAST POS system.
Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Built rapport with bar regulars to ensure return business.
Server & Host
Clementine Cafe
Harrisonburg, VA
09.2018 - 08.2020
Greeted guests and provided menus.
Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Foreign Languages
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05-2012
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Skills
Exceptional customer service
High-volume dining
Positive and professional
Team member support
Food safety oversight
Food and beverage pairings
Food sales and promotion
Effective customer upselling
Certification
Servsafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Server & Certified Trainer
New York Beer Project
02.2024 - Current
Bartender
Bull Island Brewing Company
10.2023 - 01.2024
Server & Host
Clementine Cafe
09.2018 - 08.2020
Servsafe Food Handler's Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Foreign Languages
James Madison University
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Old Dominion University
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