Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings
07.2023 - 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.
Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Restaurant Manager
Mission Inn Resort & Club
09.2020 - 05.2023
Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements as well.
Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
Reduced staff turnover rate with effective leadership, open communication, and employee development opportunities.