Server
Black Bear Diner
05.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Maximized table turnover rate by managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Contributed to inventory management by monitoring stock levels.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with detailed attention to special dietary needs and preferences.
- Improved dining experience by providing prompt, attentive service to guests.
- Maintained high standards of personal appearance and hygiene, reflecting positively on establishment.
- Ensured accurate cash handling and processed transactions swiftly, contributing to restaurant's financial accuracy.
- Increased sales by suggesting additional items like desserts and drinks based on customers' orders.
- Utilized knowledge of menu to make recommendations, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining area, contributing to welcoming atmosphere.
- Adapted to diverse customer needs, providing personalized service that increased guest satisfaction.
- Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
- Enhanced team efficiency, collaborating effectively in high-pressure settings.
- Built rapport with guests to enhance their dining experience and encourage return visits.
- Streamlined order-taking process to minimize wait times for diners.
- Managed inventory of dining supplies to prevent shortages during service.
- Facilitated team-oriented atmosphere, assisting coworkers during rush periods to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy and timely preparation of dishes.
- Trained new staff on menu knowledge and service protocols, raising team's overall performance.
- Resolved customer complaints with calm, solution-focused approach, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in planning and execution of special events, contributing to restaurant's reputation for hosting.
- Boosted repeat customer rates, remembered regular guests' preferences and greeted them by name.
