Kamren Allan
Las Vegas
Summary
Friendly professional with strong understanding of hospitality and food and beverage industries. Extensive knowledge of cuisine and food and wine pairings. Personable individual possessing strong work ethic and great flexibility. Dedicated to delivering positive customer experience through genuine hospitality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Server
Summit tavern
Las Vegas
06.2022 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted in setting up and clearing tables during busy shifts.
- Communicated menu details and specials to guests effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues with professionalism.
- Trained new servers on restaurant procedures and service standards.
- Managed opening and closing duties to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Worked with management to coordinate special functions and events.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Full time parent/ parental leave
Home
Las Vegas
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed household operations including budgeting, scheduling, meal planning and conflict resolution
- Handled multitasking in high pressure environments with patience and adaptability
Server
Buca Di Beppo
Las Vegas
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas throughout shifts.
- Recommended menu items based on customer preferences and dietary needs.
- Processed payments accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Education
Associate in Business - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 01.2017 - 09.2020
Skills
- Multitasking
- Team work
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Opening and closing duties
- Training new hires
- Experienced with POS systems
- Menu knowledge
- Event coordination
- Budget management
- Problem solving
- High-volume service
- Resourceful and reliable
- Willingness to learn
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Safe food handling
- Wine service
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Party management
- Menu presentation
- Critical thinking
- Dining area maintenance
Timeline
Lead Server
Summit tavern
06.2022 - Current
Full time parent/ parental leave
Home
11.2021 - 06.2022
Server
Buca Di Beppo
11.2017 - 11.2021
Associate in Business - Business Management
University of Phoenix
01.2017 - 09.2020