Linda Kabelman
Eckerman,MI
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at The Inn. Proven ability to manage high-volume dining environments while maintaining cleanliness standards and food safety. Recognized for crafting memorable guest experiences and effectively handling cash transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Inn
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Prep Cook
The Inn
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Server
The Inn
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Bartender
DonDee Lanes
08.2006 - 10.2008
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Server
Frank & Jim’s
09.1996 - 10.2008
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Bartender
Frank & Jim’s Restaurant
09.1996 - 10.2008
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
- Managed inventory to prevent shortages, conducting weekly stock checks and placing timely orders.
Education
Business Administration
Bay Mills Community College
Brimley, MIHigh School Diploma - Advanced Placement
Brimley Area Schools
Brimley, MI06.2000
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Customer service
- Cleanliness standards
- High volume dining
- Table bussing
- Point of sale operation
- Allergy awareness
- Tableside etiquette
- Task prioritization
- Guest seating
- Table setting
- Ordering procedures
- Menu presentation
- Daily specials memorization
- Food safety
- Positive guest interactions
- Table resetting
- POS operation
Timeline
Cook
The Inn
01.2019 - 08.2022
Prep Cook
The Inn
01.2019 - 08.2022
Server
The Inn
01.2019 - 08.2022
Bartender
DonDee Lanes
08.2006 - 10.2008
Server
Frank & Jim’s
09.1996 - 10.2008
Bartender
Frank & Jim’s Restaurant
09.1996 - 10.2008
Business Administration
Bay Mills Community College
High School Diploma - Advanced Placement
Brimley Area Schools
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