Has Developed strong leadership and customer service skills in high-volume, fast paced restaurants.
Demonstrates effective communication and team management abilities, ensuring smooth operations and high customer satisfaction, excited to apply these transferrable skills to new challenges and opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Manager
Hassayampa Smokehouse BBQ
12.2022 - 05.2025
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between bartending, waitstaff, and managerial roles when necessary to maintain smooth operations during peak hours.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Developed strong relationships with guests, addressing complaints promptly and ensuring a positive dining experience and increase of return customers.
Utilized upselling techniques to maximize revenue and increase customer satisfaction.
Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, as well as proper food handling techniques which resulted in reduced turnover rates.
Coordinated special events, including private parties and corporate functions, tailoring menus and décor to meet client needs while maximizing profits.
Oversaw daily financial transactions, including cash handling, deposits, and reporting, maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Over saw new-hires and carried out disciplinary actions and termination's.
Lead Server
Chapparalle Homemade Ice Cream & Cafe
12.2020 - 12.2022
Promoted a positive workplace culture through teamwork, open communication, and mutual support among coworkers.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Supported other staff members during busy shifts by stepping in wherever needed to maintain smooth operations.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Set up and broke down event spaces efficiently, ensuring timely completion of tasks while minimizing disruption to guests.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Played key role in sustaining high levels of cleanliness, passing all health inspections with commendable remarks.
Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
Server
Stock Market Cafe
06.2022 - 12.2022
Provided responsive, exceptional service to customers by answering questions, making recommendations, providing samples and responding to requests.
Updated displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to promote and showcase new items.
Strengthened brand loyalty through exceptional service that resulted in repeat business from satisfied customers.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Server, Line, Dishwasher
Sundance Pizza
06.2022 - 12.2022
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
Drive Thru, Line
Taco Bell
05.2019 - 01.2021
Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills, balancing customer orders and requests to maintain satisfaction.
Assisted counter staff in packing ready orders and distributing to customers.
Handled high-pressure situations calmly during busy periods or equipment malfunctions, keeping operations running smoothly under challenging circumstances.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and promotions, effectively communicating relevant information to customers.
Prepared menu items according to specified instructions.
Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Completed orders within established timeframes, meeting customer expectations for prompt service.