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Server

Jennifer Van Goey

Austin,Texas

Summary

Experienced server seeking a job in a high volume and friendly environment

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Home Slice Italian Pizzeria
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • High volume experience proudly serving fresh and local products
  • Assists guests in order selection by promoting specific menu items and specials
  • Engage in helping other team members; run food, bus tables, bartend and coordinate with kitchen for timely and accurate order preparation
  • Gained experience with event planning and catering events
  • Work with small staff and help make the overall business better with team work, input and ideas with management
  • Recognized as a lead server with responsibility for overseeing opening/closing duties and training and mentoring the front of house regarding job procedures.

Server

Texas Chili Parlor
12.2016 - 11.2021
  • Worked in a fast and intense environment waiting on 7-15 tables at a time
  • Consistently achieved the highest guest check averages among all servers through suggestive selling of the menu items
  • Frequently assisted other team members during rush periods to foster and promote teamwork while providing exceptional service
  • Worked in a friendly and professional manner under high levels of stress in a very busy work environment
  • Helped management with new menu ideas and overall improvements of making high volume shifts go more smoothly.

Server

Doc’s Motor works
05.2013 - 12.2016
  • Worked under high levels of stress in a fast-paced environment waiting on up to 100 patrons at a time
  • Collaborated in creating attractive front of house displays to market new products
  • Helped with leading the FOH team to efficient and consistent service daily by maintaining a positive attitude and a willingness to go beyond
  • Significantly increased guest check averages by promoting appetizers, specialty items and beer, wine and spirit selections
  • Worked at a local restaurant on South Congress with pride.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Retail Studies/Business

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

Skills

  • Over fifteen years of experience in the restaurant industry
  • Ability to organize and control the floor/bar while maintaining high standards of cleanliness
  • Strong knowledge in beer, spirits and wine beverages; mixing and serving
  • Excellence in communicating with co-workers and patrons
  • Great sense of humor, nice appearance, professional
  • Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic
  • Passionate about high quality and proper presentation of products
  • Experience in catering and event planning
  • TABC & FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFIED
  • Proficient in POS Systems: Aloha, Micros, Toast

Timeline

Server

Home Slice Italian Pizzeria
07.2023 - 01.2024

Server

Texas Chili Parlor
12.2016 - 11.2021

Server

Doc’s Motor works
05.2013 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Retail Studies/Business

Indiana University

References

References available upon request

References

References available upon request
Jennifer Van Goey