Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Server
Kimberly McCurdy

Kimberly McCurdy

Bend,OR

Summary

Motivated server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Dependable and successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Black Bear Diner
01.2024 - Current
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and improve service offerings continually.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.

Server

Cracker Barrel
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during peak hours.
  • Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.

Implemented upselling techniques, boosting overall revenue for the restaurant.

  • Modeled role-play scenarios to provide visual demonstration of serving to trainee.

Education

High School Diploma -

Summit High School
Bend, OR

Skills

  • Front-of-house display creation
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • High Energy and Stamina
  • Performance Improvement
  • Cool Under Pressure
  • High-volume dining
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Relationship Building
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Employee Mentoring
  • Assignment Delegation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved high results through effectively helping with training.
  • Employee of the month in February 2022.
  • Promoted to Team Lead.
  • Consistently recognized for a job well done.
  • Built genuine relationships with guests who preferred my section when dining in.

Certification

OLCC License

Food Handlers Card.

Certified Server Trainer.

Timeline

Server

Black Bear Diner
01.2024 - Current

Server

Cracker Barrel
07.2021 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Summit High School
Kimberly McCurdy