Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty. Serving experience of over 20yrs. Management experience of 6yrs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Plucker Wing Bar
Dallas, Texas
06.2024 - Current
Greeted guests and provided menus.
Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Assisted in training new servers.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
Checked food before serving it to customers.
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.
Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
FOH Manager
Midici Italian Restaurant
Dallas, TX
12.2019 - 02.2021
Developed and implemented customer service standards to ensure consistent quality of service.
Trained new staff on proper customer service techniques, policies and procedures.
Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company standards.
Maintained accurate records of daily transactions, including cash, credit card and check payments.
Conducted regular inventory checks and placed orders for additional supplies as needed.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining brand integrity.
Assigned tasks to FOH staff members according to their abilities and experience levels.
Scheduled shifts for FOH staff based on store traffic forecasts and labor budget requirements.
Ensured the restaurant complied with health regulations by conducting regular inspections of food storage areas, equipment and surfaces.
Created weekly schedules for FOH staff that optimized efficiency while meeting labor cost goals.
Analyzed operational data such as sales reports, customer feedback surveys and other metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Implemented strategies designed to increase sales revenue through upselling techniques or menu changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Business & Management
Career Tech
Oklahoma City, OK
05-2003
Associate of Science - Industrial Electrical Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
07-2002
Skills
Daily specials memorization
Team member support
Supply Restocking
Order Management
Safe Food Handling
Table resetting
Food Running
Guest Engagement
Hospitality service expertise
Food sales and promotion
Dining customer service
Menu knowledge
Suggestive Selling
Positive and professional
Strong Work Ethic
Effective customer upselling
Timeline
Server
Plucker Wing Bar
06.2024 - Current
FOH Manager
Midici Italian Restaurant
12.2019 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Business - Business & Management
Career Tech
Associate of Science - Industrial Electrical Engineering