Jessica Varner
Cypress,TX
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Local Table
Cypress, Texas
10.2024 - Current
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
Server/Bartender/Trainer
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Katy, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Server/Bartender
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
Lewisville, TX
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Server/Waiter
Honey Berry Pancakes and Café
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Young Toddler Teacher
Primrose Schools
Addison, TX
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual needs in order to maximize learning potentials.
- Provided support for children who had difficulty adjusting socially or emotionally within the group setting.
- Incorporated sign language into daily routines in order to foster communication skills among nonverbal toddlers.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education best practices.
Server/Hostess
Taste Of Chicago
Addison, TX
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Server/Hostess/Bartender
Pluckers Wing Bar
Addison, TX
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sharpstown Highschool
Houston, TX01-2013
Skills
- Serving Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- POS
- Organizational Skills
- Bartending
- Upselling
- Food Service
- Communication Skills
- Catering
- Host/Hostess
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
- TABC Certified
- Food Handler Certification
Languages
American Sign Language, Fluent
Timeline
Server
Local Table
10.2024 - Current
Server/Bartender/Trainer
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
07.2024 - Current
Server/Bartender
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
12.2022 - 07.2024
Server/Waiter
Honey Berry Pancakes and Café
04.2022 - 07.2024
Young Toddler Teacher
Primrose Schools
02.2022 - 04.2022
Server/Hostess
Taste Of Chicago
10.2021 - 02.2022
Server/Hostess/Bartender
Pluckers Wing Bar
05.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Sharpstown Highschool