Jelena Maksimovic
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Hardworking waiter with several years of experience and solid background in food service field. Highly skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of delivering speedy service while working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff. Friendly professional with strong understanding of hospitality and food and beverage industries. Extensive knowledge of cuisine and food and wine pairings. Personable individual possessing strong work ethic and great flexibility. Dedicated to delivering positive customer experience through genuine hospitality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server
AMORE Ristorante
Naples, FL
10.2023 - 05.2025
Food Server
Patio American Grill
Provincetown, MA
05.2024 - 10.2024
Food Server
Patio American Grill
Provincetown, MA
05.2023 - 10.2023
Food Server
Bellini Italian Restaurant And Bar
Naples, FL
10.2022 - 05.2023
Food Server
Patio American Grill
Provincetown, MA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Greeted guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
- Prepared tables for meals by setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
Food Server
Bellini Italian Restaurant And Bar
Naples, FL
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Greeted guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
- Prepared tables for meals by setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Informed customers of daily specials and menu changes.
Food Server
Bay Side Betsy
Provincetown, MA
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Greeted guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
- Prepared tables for meals by setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding order details, special requests, allergies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, including setting tables and refilling condiments.
Food Server
Snook Inn
Marco Island, FL
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Greeted guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
- Prepared tables for meals by setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Informed customers of daily specials and menu changes.
Food Server
Carvelli Group
Marco Island, FL
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Greeted guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
- Prepared tables for meals by setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Informed customers of daily specials and menu changes.
- Brought food and beverages to the table in a timely manner.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs, responding promptly to requests, and following up to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted other team members with side work tasks such as restocking condiments and refilling water glasses.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding order details, special requests, allergies.
Education
Medical Physics
Collage For Nursing
Serbia03-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
School For Hotels And Restaurants Business
Belgrade , SerbiaSkills
- Order Verification
- Safe Food Handling
- Supply Restocking
- Quality Control
- Dining area maintenance
- Food handling
- Effective customer upselling
- Wine service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Food Server
Patio American Grill
05.2024 - 10.2024
Food Server
AMORE Ristorante
10.2023 - 05.2025
Food Server
Patio American Grill
05.2023 - 10.2023
Food Server
Bellini Italian Restaurant And Bar
10.2022 - 05.2023
Food Server
Patio American Grill
05.2022 - 10.2022
Food Server
Bellini Italian Restaurant And Bar
11.2021 - 05.2022
Food Server
Bay Side Betsy
06.2021 - 11.2021
Food Server
Snook Inn
11.2020 - 05.2021
Food Server
Carvelli Group
02.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Physics
Collage For Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
School For Hotels And Restaurants Business