Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Justin McDaniel

Justin McDaniel

Plano,TX

Summary

Dependable server, successful in 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.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Pappasito's Cantina
10.2023 - Current


  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • 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.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.

Server

Woods Place Restaurant
08.2021 - 10.2023

This was my favorite and most beneficial position I have held this far into my career as a server.

I gained much of my serving knowledge here, grew many warm relations with customers and my city, as well as made great money.

  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Seated customers in a timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients, and cooking methods.
  • Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.

Skating Carhop

Sonic Drive-In
06.2020 - 08.2021

This is the first position I held at 16 years old. In the year that I was there, I learned much about customer service skills, food handling, and balancing responsibilities.

  • Maintained a positive and professional attitude to instill business confidence and promote repeat business with customers.
  • Performed activities visible to customers while roller-skating, comprising serving, food preparation, tray removal, and assembly of beverage orders.
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food-complementing information.
  • Kept kitchen, counter, and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Hampton High School
Hampton, AR
05.2022

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling
  • Allergy awareness
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Cash Handling
  • Conflict and Complaint Resolution
  • Food sales and promotion
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Order Accuracy
  • Tableside Service
  • Adaptable and Flexible

Certification

TABC and FoodHandlers

Timeline

Server

Pappasito's Cantina
10.2023 - Current

Server

Woods Place Restaurant
08.2021 - 10.2023

Skating Carhop

Sonic Drive-In
06.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Southern Arkansas University

High School Diploma -

Hampton High School
Justin McDaniel