Keri Allaire
Wells,ME
Summary
Skilled professional experienced in supporting restaurant operations. Maintained communication while working closely with servers, hosts and managers. Expert at providing exceptional customer service by quickly and energetically completing special requests.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
Biddeford, Maine
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Restaurant Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Warehouse Worker
Lonza Biologics
Portsmouth
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
Utility Operator
Corning Incorporated
Kennebunk, Maine
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Assessed equipment before use and reported equipment issues to maintenance.
- Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse or recycling.
- Prepared reports detailing daily activities related to operation of the utility system.
- Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
- Discarded defective or damaged equipment following procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wells High School
Wells, ME06-2017
Skills
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Restaurant Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
08.2023 - Current
Restaurant Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2022 - 08.2023
Warehouse Worker
Lonza Biologics
05.2021 - 10.2021
Utility Operator
Corning Incorporated
12.2017 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Wells High School