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John Butterly

Wesley Chapel,FL

Summary

Dependable and successful at providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management. Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Willa's Tampa
07.2021 - 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.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • 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.

Barback

Steelbach At Armature Works
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
  • Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
  • Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.

Server Assistant

Boca Tampa
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
  • Refilled drinks and condiments and restocked serving areas to minimize delays.
  • Maintained clean, safe and organized work environment to safeguard servers and patrons.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
  • Arranged furniture and supplies to support seamless special events, buffets and banquets.

Education

GED -

Gary Adult Center
Tampa, FL
06.2018

Skills

  • Food and Beverage Pairings
  • Order Accuracy
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Price and Menu Memorization
  • Dining Customer Service
  • Wine Service
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Cash Handling and Check Payment Processing

Timeline

Server

Willa's Tampa
07.2021 - Current

Barback

Steelbach At Armature Works
10.2020 - 02.2021

Server Assistant

Boca Tampa
06.2020 - 10.2020

GED -

Gary Adult Center
John Butterly