Leah Rodgers
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Attentive Waitress with superior knowledge of ethnic dining and dedication to fantastic dining experiences. Trained in POS systems and table-side serving with understanding of food and beverage pairings and great salesmanship. Known for maintaining speed and accuracy in high-traffic times.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Mother’s Ale House
Wayne, NJ
05.2021 - Current
- At Mothers Ale House as a waitress I worked in a fast pace environment, completing orders correctly, providing excellent and welcoming customer service, highly attentive to customers needs, was knowledgeable about the food and drink menus, performed side work and extra tasks to keep the dining room clean and orderly and ready for guests.
Hostess
Mother's Ale House
Wayne, NJ
03.2021 - Current
- Mothers Ale House I worked as hostess. As a hostess I have managed organizing tables, making reservations, bussing tables when needed, answering the phone, working under pressure, team work, and providing a warm welcome for customers.
Cleaner
Nextron
Fairfield, NJ
10.2020 - Current
- I work as a cleaner for Nextron where I clean and tidy up the work spaces at night. I pay attention to detail and work efficiently.
Supervisor
Private
Little Falls, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- I personally work for a family with an autistic son who I watch during the day while the family is out.
Cashier
Pristine Auto Spa
Wayne, NJ
11.2018 - 02.2019
- At Pristine Auto Spa I worked as a cashier primarily on the weekends. This gave me experience with payment exchanges, promoting monthly plans, restocking inventory in the store, answering the phone, keeping a clean workplace, team work, and customer service.
Cashier/Server
Curly's ice cream
Riverdale, NJ
09.2018 - 11.2018
- At Curly’s Ice Cream shop I worked as a cashier and server. I would take orders, complete orders, and ring customers up. This gave me experience with payment exchanges, restocking supply, cleaning supply’s, team work, and customer service.
Waitress
Bareburger
Ridgewood, NJ
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Education
High school diploma -
Wayne Hills High School
Associates in Business -
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OHSkills
- Beverage preparation
- Menu Memorization
- High-Volume Dining
- Stocking and replenishing
- Upselling techniques
- Cash handling
Timeline
Waitress
Bareburger
09.2021 - 12.2021
Waitress
Mother’s Ale House
05.2021 - Current
Hostess
Mother's Ale House
03.2021 - Current
Cleaner
Nextron
10.2020 - Current
Supervisor
Private
09.2020 - Current
Cashier
Pristine Auto Spa
11.2018 - 02.2019
Cashier/Server
Curly's ice cream
09.2018 - 11.2018
High school diploma -
Wayne Hills High School
Associates in Business -
Eastern Gateway Community College