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Jessica Powell

Port Huron,MI

Summary

Motivated Server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Rocky's Family Dining
09.2008 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • 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.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • 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.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.

Education

GED -

Plymouth Salem High School
Canton, MI
01.1991

Skills

  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Food Sales and Promotion
  • Seating Assignment Preparation
  • Dessert Preparation
  • Sales Expertise
  • Table Monitoring and Turnover
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Dining Customer Service
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
  • Natural Leadership
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Item Promotion
  • Price Memorization
  • Courteous Phone Demeanor
  • Order Accuracy
  • Dining Crew Workflow Optimization
  • Dining Room Monitoring
  • Anticipating Guest Needs
  • Performance Improvement
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Dining Room Cleaning and Upkeep
  • Check Payment Processing
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Guest Inquiries
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Guest Flow
  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • Contamination Prevention
  • To-Go Order Preparation
  • Guest Seating
  • Operational Efficiency and Safety
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Patron Experiences
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Order Accuracy and Delivery
  • Server Improvements
  • Bus Tables
  • Table Preparation
  • Cool Under Pressure
  • Menu Memorization
  • Waiting Tables
  • Bill Computation

Timeline

Server

Rocky's Family Dining
09.2008 - Current

GED -

Plymouth Salem High School
Jessica Powell