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La-Keisha Person

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Sociable Waiter skilled at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Enthusiastic team player successful at multitasking and delivering friendly, prompt service to all customers. Well-versed in maintaining clean and orderly tables, making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties such as reconciling cash drawers and restocking items to prepare for following shift. Dynamic Waiter with 10 years in FOH and BOH functions. Engaging communicator with exceptional customer service and food handling skills. Mesmerizes menu items and orders, upselling additional products and taking accurate drink and food orders. Experienced server/Hostess with solid background in food service and history tackling various tasks to support team. Knowledgeable about safe food handling and order taking with high standards for organization and cleanliness.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

The Glenn Hotel
07.2015 - Current
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.

Server/Hostess

Carrabba's Restaurant
03.2010 - 07.2015
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared empty tables for future customers.
  • Entered customer food orders into computer system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science

Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service
Decatur, GA
10.2025

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

American InterContinental University
Dunwoody, GA
04.2013

Skills

  • Wine pairings
  • Table setting arrangements
  • High-volume dining
  • Liquor, wine and food service
  • Menu memorization
  • Dining customer service
  • Food safety understanding
  • Table Bussing
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Menu knowledge
  • Safe food handling
  • Relationship management
  • Cash Handling
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Guest Engagement

Timeline

Server

The Glenn Hotel
07.2015 - Current

Server/Hostess

Carrabba's Restaurant
03.2010 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science

Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

American InterContinental University
La-Keisha Person