Heidi Nelson

Server

The Italian Oven

05.2022 - Current

Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
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.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.