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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Volunteer Experience
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JACOB COSTANZA

Pascoag,RI

Summary

Talented and passionate server bringing skills in task management, interacting with guests and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual guest needs. Always eager to help peers and achieve tasks in the back of house. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

The Butchers Son
07.2023 - 07.2024

This job was the most beneficial on the outlook for serving guests. Found a large fulfillment in guiding guests through, not only a meal, but an experience that guests could look back fondly on. Some things that were learned and achieved:

  • Served food in fine dining establishment.
  • Was taught extensively about wine, whiskey, beer, and other types of liquor.
  • Able to adapt to any type of experience guests were expecting.
  • Upselling was a strong point, maintaining a top 3 GCA monthly.
  • Achieved employee of the month my third month at company.

Server

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Served food in high intensity environment (upwards to 8 table sections) while being able to maintain great experience for guests.
  • Was a good team player always willing to help struggling peers by running food, filling drinks, bussing tables, or anything that was needed of me.

Sales Associate

Under Armour, Inc.
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Achieved employee of the month within first three months of working for company.
  • Achieved top 1% national level on getting guests signed up for rewards program. Helping the company gain and maintain loyal customers.

Server/Delivery Driver

Original House of Pizza
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to guests' needs.
  • Delivered food in between serving guests. Displaying focus on task management and sense of urgency to meet guest expectations.
  • Demonstrated multitasking skills by helping cook and clean in back of house while serving.

Education

Attended For A Year -

College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL

Attended for a year before transferring. -

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

High school diploma -

Woonsocket High School
Woonsocket, RI
05.2020

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Upselling
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Guest Engagement
  • Safe Food Handling
  • High-volume dining
  • Professional Appearance
  • Memory retention
  • Order Management

Awards

Employee of the month Oct. 2022

Volunteer Experience

National Honor Society, 09/01/17, 05/01/20, Woonsocket, RI, Through this organization, there were volunteering opportunities every week that I tended to participate in. Such as, environmental cleanups, creating gift baskets for underprivileged children, toy drives, blood drives, etc.

Timeline

Server

The Butchers Son
07.2023 - 07.2024

Server

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
09.2022 - 06.2023

Sales Associate

Under Armour, Inc.
08.2022 - 01.2023

Server/Delivery Driver

Original House of Pizza
05.2020 - 06.2021

Attended For A Year -

College of Central Florida

Attended for a year before transferring. -

Bryant University

High school diploma -

Woonsocket High School
JACOB COSTANZA