Liana Christian
FREDERICKSBURG,VA
Summary
Friendly cocktail server offering 7 years of food service experience. Skilled in accurately memorizing and fulfilling complex orders, building strong relationships with customers, and teamwork. Positive, upbeat, and sociable.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cocktail Server
Hard Times Cafe & Cue
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
03.2026 - Current
- Trained new employees on POS system to ensure smooth operations
- Executed opening and closing duties, maintaining cleanliness, and organization of stations and customer areas
- Managed incoming phone calls to assist customers with inquiries and takeout orders
- Efficiently took orders, accurately processed cash and card payments, and managed table turnovers
- Built relationships with regular returning customers
- Served cocktails, beer, and food in a busy, loud bar and billiards setting
- Communicated efficiently with kitchen and bar staff
- Managed hosting and serving duties during busy periods
School Portrait Photographer
Barksdale School Portraits
Aston Mills, Pennsylvania
02.2025 - Current
- Communicate with hundreds of students and staff daily to coordinate and photograph.
- Provided customer service by answering questions and resolving issues promptly.
- Seasonal position that is July-November, and March-May.
To-Go Server
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated POS system, answered phones, solved any order issues
- Took orders and delivered meals correctly and efficiently.
- Greeted guests upon arrival
- Managed guest reservations and seating arrangements ensuring smooth flow of service
- Effectively communicated with kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely delivery of drinks and food.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures
- Kept areas clean, well maintained, and stocked
- Coordinated kitchen tickets for timely guest pickup
Restaurant Hostess
Buffalo Wild Wings
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Greeted guests and created welcoming first impressions
- Managed waitlists and seated parties according to dining room availability
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders, and respond to service questions
- Answered phone calls and provided accurate restaurant information
- Assisted guests with questions about menus, specials, and dining options
- Maintained clean and organized areas
Education
Riverbend Highschool
FREDERICKSBURG, VASkills
- Processing Card transactions and handling cash
- Exceptional customer service
- Conflict resolution
- CPR and first aid certification
Affiliations
- Photography, including weddings, events, and portraiture
- Painting and creating clay sculptures, drawings, other miscellaneous art
Timeline
Cocktail Server
Hard Times Cafe & Cue
03.2026 - Current
School Portrait Photographer
Barksdale School Portraits
02.2025 - Current
To-Go Server
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
08.2021 - 05.2022
Restaurant Hostess
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2019 - 04.2020
Riverbend Highschool