Hanah Williams
Charleston,SC
Summary
Friendly professional with strong understanding of hospitality and food and beverage industries. Extensive knowledge of cuisine and food and wine pairings. Personable individual possessing strong work ethic and great flexibility. Dedicated to delivering positive customer experience through genuine hospitality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Server
The Dunlin
Kiawah Island, SC
07.2024 - Current
- Reviewed banquet event orders to confirm alignment with service requirements and timing.
- Supported fine dining service by taking orders, anticipating guest needs, and delivering items promptly.
- Built guest rapport to support beverage and meal satisfaction while delivering heartfelt fine dining service.
- Stayed current on wine pairings for rotating menu selections.
- Set up and broke down outlets according to work orders.
- Maintained cleanliness of outlets to ensure a safe, welcoming dining environment while adhering to safe food handling procedures.
- Worked with kitchen staff on tray passes and meal delivery.
- Communicated special guest requests to chefs.
Lead Server
The Salty Dog Cafe
Johns Island, SC
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Guided new staff on service procedures, ensuring a consistent guest experience.
- Streamlined server checkout processes, improving overall service delivery.
- Maintained table settings by clearing courses, refilling water, and promptly addressing guest needs.
- Set up and broke down server stations, expo line, and dining room.
- Followed ServSafe guidelines to help protect guests and the establishment.
Pipefitter (DOD)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, VA
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained computer access for communication on training and worksite updates.
- Repair and install new piping components to naval vessels
- Monitored confined spaces for safety compliance during operations. Is up to date on Hot Work Permits, Fire Prevention, Hazard Identification
- Combines practical pipefitting apprentice experience with a deep understanding of shipyard hazard identification, compliance, and emergency protocols
- Interpreted blueprints and process manuals to execute pipefitting tasks accurately.
Education
Trade Technician Certificate -
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, VA07-2022
High School Diploma -
Moanalua High School
Honolulu, HI01-2017
Skills
- Food handler certification
- Beverage knowledge
- Event setup
- Team coordination
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Detail-oriented
Certification
- Serving Alcohol Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Banquet Server
The Dunlin
07.2024 - Current
Lead Server
The Salty Dog Cafe
03.2023 - 07.2024
Pipefitter (DOD)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
02.2021 - 02.2023
Trade Technician Certificate -
Tidewater Community College
High School Diploma -
Moanalua High School