Melanie Forrest
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 19 years in the restaurant industry. Skilled in effective communication, multitasking, and detail orientation, contributing to efficient operations and outstanding guest experiences in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/ Bartender
Damon's Bar and Grill
Myrtle Beach, SC
03.2007 - 06.2026
- Guided guests through menu options, provided personalized suggestions, and accurately took food and beverage orders to enhance dining experience.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced, high volume dining environment.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Executed opening and closing duties, including setting up dining area and restocking supplies to ensure smooth service operations.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Executed banquet service for events hosting up to 500+ guests with seamless transitions from set-up to clean-up
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Trained new servers on menu items and service protocols, fostering consistent service quality and knowledge retention within the team.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School
Martinsville, VA06-2006
- Resort Tourism Management
Coastal Carolina University
ConwaySkills
- High volume dining
- Exceptional customer service
- Organizational multitasking
- Time efficiency
- Detail orientation
- Effective communication
- Strong work ethic
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification, National Restaurant Association
Expires: 2/20/2029
Timeline
Server/ Bartender
Damon's Bar and Grill
03.2007 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School
- Resort Tourism Management
Coastal Carolina University