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Kyara Vincent

Sulphur,LA

Summary

Proven to enhance dining experiences at Tads through expert wine pairing and exceptional service quality, I significantly increased sales and customer satisfaction. My ability to maintain food safety and foster warm relationships showcases my dual strength in hard and soft skills, contributing to a notable improvement in service efficiency and referral business.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Tads
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Restaurant Waiter

Eldardo
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.

Restaurant Waiter

Ocharleys
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
  • Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.

Restaurant Waiter

Casa Mañana
01.2018 - 10.2019
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Education

Dequincy High School
Dequincy, LA
05.2015

Skills

  • Wine pairing
  • Service Quality
  • Food presentation
  • Order Taking
  • Table Setting
  • Food safety understanding
  • Food inspection
  • Order Management
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Table Bussing
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Upselling techniques
  • Safe Food Handling

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Tads
03.2024 - 06.2024

Restaurant Waiter

Eldardo
03.2023 - 08.2023

Restaurant Waiter

Ocharleys
01.2021 - 04.2022

Restaurant Waiter

Casa Mañana
01.2018 - 10.2019

Dequincy High School

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