Karley Perkins
Conway,AR
Summary
Adaptable and detail-oriented server with strong communication and multitasking skills in busy café and restaurant environments. Recognized for friendly guest service, menu knowledge, and prompt table delivery while maintaining cleanliness, accuracy, and safety.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Server
Patio Cafe
Conway, AR
08.2025 - Current
- Welcomed patio cafe guests and shared menu choices.
- Recorded food and beverage orders for dining room and patio tables.
- Brought entrées, drinks, and desserts with prompt table delivery.
- Passed special requests and dietary needs to kitchen staff.
- Processed payments and balanced cash drawer at shift end.
- Reset tables and maintained clean dining and patio areas.
- Supported host staff during busy service periods and special events.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Conway High School
Conway, Arkansas05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR09-2026
Skills
- Table setting expertise
- Team collaboration
- Menu memorization
- Order taking accuracy
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Sanitation standards compliance
- Adaptability and resilience
- Food safety
- Beverage making
- Cash handling proficiency
- POS system operation
- Marketing
- Customer service focus
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Cash register express software
- Sales
- Adaptability to change
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Team player attitude
- Food preparation assistance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Quality assurance
- High volume production capability
- Rotate stock
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Server
Patio Cafe
08.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Conway High School
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology
University of Central Arkansas