Kara Halse
Troy
Summary
Dynamic server with experience in fast-paced environments. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and efficient order processing. Committed to enhancing the dining experience through teamwork and meticulous attention to cleanliness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Server
Tara Kitchen
Troy, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experience and ensure guest satisfaction.
- Efficiently processed customer orders through the POS system with accuracy.
- Handled cash register operations and payment transactions with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in all work areas.
- Offered knowledgeable menu recommendations and responded promptly to customer inquiries.
- Collaborated closely with kitchen staff to guarantee timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and inviting dining environment for guests.
- Managed phone orders accurately, ensuring clear communication and precise order processing.
- Prepared and packaged online and takeout orders, ensuring high presentation standards and order accuracy.
Crew Member
Taco Bell
Troy, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Operated cash register efficiently, processing transactions accurately and managing cash flow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team to optimize food preparation processes, enhancing overall efficiency during peak hours.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, contributing to positive dining experiences.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Hostess/Server
FM Pizza Oven
Melbourne, FL
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Accurately and efficiently processed customer orders using the POS system.
- Managed cash register operations and processed payments with precision.
- Maintained strict food safety standards by ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in all work areas.
- Provided informed menu recommendations and addressed customer inquiries regarding food items.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of orders.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment for guests.
- Accurately processed and managed phone orders, ensuring clear communication and order accuracy.
Front End Associate
Walmart
Rensselaer, NY
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Engaged with customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing assistance and creating a positive shopping experience
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Replaced merchandise stock throughout check-out lines and end-cap displays.
- Maintained store appearance by promptly returning misplaced items to their designated locations.
- Monitored and assisted customers at self-checkout stations, ensuring smooth and secure transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process, reducing wait times for customers by efficiently handling transactions and bagging items.
- Proactively addressed and completed additional tasks as required, contributing to overall store efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to promote product visibility and drive sales.
- Trained new associates on company policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Server
River Lights Cafe
Milford, DE
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided attentive and courteous service, addressing customer needs with diligence and professionalism.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by accurately serving food orders according to established quality standards.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment by efficiently clearing and sanitizing tables.
- Accurately processed and managed phone orders, ensuring clear communication and order accuracy.
- Packaged online and takeout orders, maintaining presentation standards and order accuracy.
- Prepared coffee beverages, adhering to established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained adequate stock levels of food accessories and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rensselaer Jr/Sr High School
Rensselaer, NY06-2024
High School Diploma -
Rensselaer Jr/Sr High School
Rensselaer, NY06-2024
Skills
- Answering guest questions
- Time management
- Restaurant experience
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Customer service
- Client rapport building
- Table clearing and resetting
- Table cleanliness maintenance
- Teamwork
- Customer expectation management
- Food service server coordination
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Table setting
- Microsoft Office
- Restaurant reservation management
- Food sanitation practices
- Square (POS)
- Food portion control procedures
- Greeting customers
- Bar
- Table assignment
- Order taking
- Serving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Complaint handling
- Food service bill preparation
- High-volume table management
- Upselling
- Food hygiene
- Complaint handling
- Temperature control
- Microsoft Excel
- POS systems
- Payment processing in food service
- Cross-selling
- Conflict resolution
- Bussing
- Casual dining experience
- Table turnover management
- Answering guest questions
- Food allergen awareness
- Communication with kitchen staff
Timeline
Restaurant Server
Tara Kitchen
10.2025 - Current
Crew Member
Taco Bell
10.2025 - Current
Hostess/Server
FM Pizza Oven
05.2025 - 08.2025
Server
River Lights Cafe
07.2024 - 08.2024
Front End Associate
Walmart
11.2022 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Rensselaer Jr/Sr High School
High School Diploma -
Rensselaer Jr/Sr High School