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
2023.09 - 2024.07
- 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
2022.11 - 2023.09
- 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
2020.01 - 2022.09
- 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, TX2018-06
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
2023.09 - 2024.07
Server /Cocktail Server
The Overton Hotel
2022.11 - 2023.09
Server
4ore Golf
2020.01 - 2022.09
High School Diploma -
La Vernia High School
- TABC
- Food Handlers
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