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Kennedy Adams

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Hardworking employee with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

The Lantern Tavern
Lubbock, TX
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness of dining area by cleaning tables and chairs for the next customers.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.

Server /Cocktail Server

The Overton Hotel
Lubbock, TX
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Provided patrons with information regarding menu choices and offered personalized recommendations.
  • Engaged with customers to gauge their satisfaction with meals and swiftly resolved concerns.
  • Consistently delivered excellent service to a large number of customers on a daily basis.
  • Served patrons with accuracy, addressing and resolving any issues related to their orders without delay.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Ensured compliance with minimum age laws for alcohol consumption by meticulously checking identification.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
  • Maximized sales potential by actively promoting desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks.
  • Utilized POS terminals to input customer orders, split bills accurately, and calculate final totals.
  • Conducted training sessions to familiarize new hires with job responsibilities.

Server

4ore Golf
Lubbock, TX
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Performed tasks using POS terminals such as order input, bill splitting, and total calculation.
  • Provided menu information and recommendations to patrons.
  • Trained new hires on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.

Education

High School Diploma -

La Vernia High School
La Vernia, TX
06-2018

Skills

  • Liquor, wine, and food service
  • Food inspection
  • Table Setting
  • Food Running
  • Table Bussing
  • Guest Engagement
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Order Accuracy
  • Cash Handling
  • Banquet Coordination
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Food safety understanding
  • Wine Pairings
  • High-volume dining

Certification

  • TABC
  • Food Handlers

Timeline

Server

The Lantern Tavern
09.2023 - 07.2024

Server /Cocktail Server

The Overton Hotel
11.2022 - 09.2023

Server

4ore Golf
01.2020 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

La Vernia High School
  • TABC
  • Food Handlers
Kennedy Adams