Meghan Belmont
Medford,OR
Summary
Motivated server and bartender with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Martollis Authentic Hand Tossed Pizza
Sisters, OR
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Host
Benihana
Beaverton
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items and daily specials to accurately respond to customer queries.
Server
Benihana
Beaverton
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Bartender
Benihana
Beaverton, OR
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste through effective organization.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards, adhering to health regulations for safe beverage preparation.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, fostering a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged repeat business.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Bartender
Mccully House Inn
Jacksonville, OR
10.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Crafted and served diverse cocktails, utilizing knowledge of drink recipes and presentation techniques.
- Managed bar inventory, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels to reduce waste.
- Trained new bartenders on company standards, drink preparation, and customer interaction protocols.
- Developed specialty cocktail menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback, boosting sales opportunities.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sisters High School
Sisters, OR06.2020
Skills
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Dining Area Maintenance
- Waiting Tables
- Dining Room Cleaning and Upkeep
- High-Volume Dining
- Menu Memorization
- Warm and Friendly
- Cash Handling
Timeline
Bartender
Mccully House Inn
10.2025 - Current
Bartender
Benihana
05.2023 - 10.2025
Server
Benihana
08.2022 - 10.2025
Host
Benihana
06.2021 - 08.2022
Server
Martollis Authentic Hand Tossed Pizza
01.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Sisters High School