Joe Cooper
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Proven to excel in high-pressure environments, I leveraged my exceptional customer service and sales expertise at Texas Roadhouse to significantly enhance guest satisfaction and sales. Skilled in both hospitality service and cash handling, I fostered loyal relationships and efficiently managed high-volume dining, contributing to a notable increase in repeat business.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Texas Roadhouse
07.2006 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Upsold high-profit items to enhance sales numbers.
- Maximized table turnover rate by managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Utilized expert knowledge of dietary restrictions to assist patrons in making informed menu selections tailored to individual preferences or limitations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and improve service offerings continually.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- 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.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Bartender
Jewelz Bar and Lounge
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal cocktail menus that attracted new clientele while retaining regulars.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing terms for liquor purchases.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop creative food pairings that complemented beverage offerings.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Education
Did Not Complete - Mass Communications
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GADid Not Complete - General Studies
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GAGeneral Studies -
Windsor Forest High School
Savannah, GA06.1999
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash Handling
- Guest Engagement
- Professional Appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Cleanliness standards
- Safe Food Handling
- Menu Memorization
- Food Running
- High-volume dining
- Service prioritization
- Sales expertise
- Food safety understanding
- Sales Techniques
- Order Accuracy
- Supply Restocking
- Quality Control
- Food safety practices
- Table Bussing
- Suggestive Selling
- Guest Relations Management
- Relationship Management
- Dining area maintenance
- Allergy awareness
- Order Management
- Beverage Preparation
- Tableside Etiquette
- Food sales and promotion
- Guest Seating
Accomplishments
Front of the house employee of the year - 2018
Timeline
Bartender
Jewelz Bar and Lounge
09.2022 - 09.2023
Server/Bartender
Texas Roadhouse
07.2006 - Current
Did Not Complete - Mass Communications
Valdosta State University
Did Not Complete - General Studies
Armstrong Atlantic State University
General Studies -
Windsor Forest High School