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Makena Travers

Taunton,MA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Six Strings
05.2021 - Current
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Maine
Orono, ME
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Taunton High School
Taunton, MA
06.2021

Skills

  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Front of House Display Creation
  • High-Energy and Stamina
  • Dining Room Cleaning and Upkeep
  • Wine Pairings

Certification

  • Certified [Firstaid], [American heart association] - [present]
  • Certified [CPR], [American Heart Association] - [present]

Languages

Portuguese
Limited Working

Timeline

Server

Six Strings
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Maine

High School Diploma -

Taunton High School
Makena Travers