Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Jennifer Hare

Summary

Energetic Banquet Server with 10 years experience high personal appearance standards and excellent customer service skills. Transports food without error and in accordance with health guidelines. Always ready to work, help team and exceed guest expectations. Track record of success in events with different guest sizes, menus, and presentation requirements. Awarded the Pineapple Award in September 2022 at the Inn on Biltmore Estate,

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Server

Inn On Biltmore Estate
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to BEO's
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Circulated appetizer and drink trays smoothly around events to offer selections to guests.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Set up coffee/beverage stations
  • Buffet setup
  • Polished china, folded napkins to requested fold


Banquet Server/Breakfast Server

Doubletree By Hilton
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Executed efficient breakfast bar set-up and operations beginning at early hours and finishing prior to check out times.
  • Stocked clean plates, glasses and utensils to foster sanitary environment and reduce risk.
  • Disposed of trash, wiped kitchen areas, and mopped floors to meet health department sanitation inspection guidelines.
  • Prepared selection of coffees, fresh juices and other beverages for guest enjoyment.
  • Resolved guest concerns quickly regarding food selection, beverage availability and freshness.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Corporate Events
  • Stocked Marketplace daily
  • Plated Dinners
  • Synchronized Serving
  • Basic Bartending
  • Buffet Setup


Banquet Server

Highland Lake Inn And Resort
05.2014 - 03.2019
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to BEO
  • Presented food and beverges on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Polished silver, glassware, folded napkins, restocked all hutches for next shift.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.

Education

No Degree -

Southwestern Community College, Sylva, NC

Skills

  • Event Breakdown and Set up according to BEO
  • Team Player
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Wine Service
  • Table Resets
  • Clear Communication
  • Station Setup and Restocking
  • Time Management
  • Silverware Polishing
  • Event Catering
  • Banquet Coordination
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Exceeding Guest Expectations
  • Coffee/Beverage Station Set up

Accomplishments

In September of 2022 I won the Pineapple Award at the Inn on Biltmore Estate.

Took care of all VP's, Bride and Groom, and C level guest

Food Handlers Certificate

Certification

Food Handers Certiicate -360 Training

Timeline

Banquet Server - Inn On Biltmore Estate
01.2022 - 10.2022
Banquet Server/Breakfast Server - Doubletree By Hilton
01.2021 - 11.2021
Banquet Server - Highland Lake Inn And Resort
05.2014 - 03.2019
Southwestern Community College - No Degree,

Food Handers Certiicate -360 Training

Jennifer Hare