Organized, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. High energy, outgoing waitress with a dedication to positive guest relations desires a position as a server in a fast-paced restaurant or bar. High volume dining, customer service and cash handling background.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
Highlands, NC
06.2013 - 10.2015
Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.
Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.
Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer.
Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service.
Routinely cleaned table linens, table settings, glassware, windowsills, carpets, counters, floors, storage areas and service refrigerators.
Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests.
Correctly calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments.
Prepared the buffet and salad bar for dinner service.
Maintained a professional tone of voice and words at all times, including during peak rush hours.
Politely answered phones promptly and recorded and confirmed reservations.
Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards.
Quickly and thoroughly swept and mopped floors, removed trash and cleaned and stocked restrooms.
Closed down the kitchen after each shift and precisely followed closing checklist for kitchen stations.
Transported all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
Supported other areas of the restaurant as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance.