Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Hard Rock Cafe
03.2023 - 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.
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.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers, mixed drinks, and souvenir glasses to enhance sales numbers.
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.
Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Server
Bahama Breeze
04.2021 - 10.2022
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Bartender
Red Robin
01.2019 - 10.2022
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Woodbridge, VA
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
06.2024
Skills
Beverage Preparation
Food Delivery
Order Management
Table Bussing
Customer service
Communication: strong verbal and written communication skills that successfully help with my engagements between colleagues, customers, and clients
Multitasking
Adaptability: adapting to changes and handling high fast paced environments while maintaining customer satisfaction
Problem solving: Addressing customer concerns ina timely and professional manner
Attention to detail: Keen attention to detail when taking orders
Timeline
Server
Hard Rock Cafe
03.2023 - Current
Server
Bahama Breeze
04.2021 - 10.2022
Bartender
Red Robin
01.2019 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration