Lindsay McElroy
Riverview,Florida
Summary
Hardworking Server 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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
Riverview, Florida
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Server
Olive Garden
Brandon, FL
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Hostess
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Brandon, FL
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Informed patrons of establishment specials and promotions.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Assigned patrons to suitable tables according to server rotation.
- Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLSkills
- Guest Engagement
- Safe Food Handling
- Suggestive Selling
- Menu Knowledge
Certification
- Serv Safe
- Food and Beverage Certificate
Custom
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
01.2020 - 05.2023
Server
Olive Garden
01.2013 - 12.2019
Hostess
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
05.2010 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College