Motivated server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Prepared to bring abilities developed over 15-year career to new results-driven team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server Shift Leader
Harp & Clover Irish Pub
Gadsden, AL
06.2019 - 08.2022
Trained new waitstaff personnel to integrate additional team members quickly.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate restaurant goals such as upselling certain items, addressing product availability issues and other communication concerns.
Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
Consistently top 3 in both food and alcohol sales over monthly period.
Server
Damn Yankees Steak, Fish, And Oyster Bar
Heflin, AL
03.2018 - 05.2019
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Consistently top 3 in alcohol and food sales
Server Shift Leader
Effina's Tuscan Grille
Jacksonville, AL
09.2012 - 08.2015
Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
Trained new waitstaff personnel to integrate additional team members quickly.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate restaurant goals such as upselling certain items, addressing product availability issues and other communication concerns.
Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.
Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Consistently in top 3 in alcohol and food sales over monthly period.