Larissa Smith
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Bartender
Barbuzzo
Philadelphia, PA
04.2023 - Current
- Provides a pleasant drinking experience to customers
- Serves drinks while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area
- Attends to the detail and presentation of each order
- Prepares and maintains ingredients by following recipes
- Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner
- Provides information to help food and beverage selections
- Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner
- Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.
Server/Bartender
Leda & The Swan
Philadelphia, PA
05.2021 - Current
- Making and Serving Drinks
- Taking care of tables/customers
- Providing excellent service
- Giving 100% to craft an excellent experience for the customer.
Server/Bartender
Restaurant Aleksandar
Philadelphia, PA
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Making and Serving Drinks
- Taking care of tables/customers
- Providing excellent service
- Giving 100% to craft an excellent experience for the customerServer/Bartender
Server/Bartender
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille
Wilmington, DE
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Putting the customer first
- Taking care of guests
- Taking orders
- Learning system
- Preparing beverages for the entire shift.
Research Student
West Chester University
West Chester, PA
01.2019 - 03.2020
- In 2019: I researched animal behavior in gorillas at the Philadelphia zoo
- Data collection
- Application to the collection
- Actively studied subjects for an extensive period of time
- In 2020: Studied well-being
- Applied knowledge of well-being to other aspects of life
- Focused on intersectionality and the effects it has on well-being.
Assistant Teacher
Ducklings Early Learning Center
Chadds Ford, PA
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted lead teacher with children and lesson plans
- Supervised students in class, during lunch, and playtime
- Review learning material with students, individually and in groups
- Aid in teaching appropriate behaviors and social skills to students.
Take-out Counter/ Hostess
Sovana Bistro
Kennett Square, PA
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Handled reservations
- Greeted and seated people
- Handled money for counter and bar
- Actively practiced hospitable attitude with guests and co-workers.
Assistant
Limelife Planners
Oxford, PA
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Small Business Office Management
- Provided assistance to owner's needs
- Receive orders and package and ship them
- Organized additional planners, add-on's, papers
- Helped with store's appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Women and Gender Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
05.2020
Skills
- Beverage Preparation
- Guest Engagement
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash Handling
- Strong Work Ethic
- High-volume dining
- Dedicated Team Player
Certification
Driver's License
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Barbuzzo
04.2023 - Current
Server/Bartender
Restaurant Aleksandar
06.2022 - 04.2023
Server/Bartender
Leda & The Swan
05.2021 - Current
Server/Bartender
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille
12.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Teacher
Ducklings Early Learning Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
Research Student
West Chester University
01.2019 - 03.2020
Take-out Counter/ Hostess
Sovana Bistro
06.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant
Limelife Planners
05.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Women and Gender Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania