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Jacob Marx

Brooklyn Center,MN

Summary

Motivated Server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.

Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards. Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Northern Tap House
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • 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.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • 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.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.

Server

Applebees
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • 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.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
  • Stayed up-to-date on menus changes to help customers make food choices
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles

Team Leader

Dicks Sporting Goods
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.

Crew Member

Earl Brown Heritage Center
08.2018 - 03.2020

I would help set up big events, take down big events (5,000 people). We would clean up the Heritage enter after events and set them up again for events the next day. We worked with customers a lot and helped them feel comfortable weather they were running the event or participating in it.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Kinesiology

Valley City State University
Valley City, ND
05.2024

Skills

  • High-Volume Dining
  • Order Supplies
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Active Listening
  • Needs Determination
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Client Support

Timeline

Server

Northern Tap House
03.2023 - 07.2023

Server

Applebees
05.2022 - 01.2023

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
05.2022 - 08.2022

Team Leader

Dicks Sporting Goods
08.2020 - 01.2022

Crew Member

Earl Brown Heritage Center
08.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Applied Kinesiology

Valley City State University
Jacob Marx