Jerica Guilay
Santa Rosa Beach,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Changsarn Inc.
3906 US HWY 98 Suite 5-6 Sta. Rosa Bch FL 32459
03.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Server
DOMO CAFE
1823 Hurlburt Rd, Fort Walton Beach FL 32547
01.2021 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Server
Renaissance Hotel
888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs CA 92262
06.2019 - 03.2020
- 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.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of St. Louis Tuguegarao
Tuguegarao City Philippines04.2017
Skills
- Price Memorization
- Suggestive Selling
- Dining Customer Service
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Cool Under Pressure
- Workflow Coordination
- Warm and Friendly
Timeline
Server
Changsarn Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Server
DOMO CAFE
01.2021 - 03.2022
Server
Renaissance Hotel
06.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of St. Louis Tuguegarao