Melissa Jeskie
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Friendly, dedicated, professional server seeking part-time employment. 13 years of industry experience, 1.5 months of bartending experience. Teamwork-oriented. Eager to collaborate with others to provide a memorable experience for all guests. Loves learning about food and beverage, both at home and on the clock. Hardworking and reliable.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender/Salad Prep
Southern Vines Steakhouse
Benson, NC
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided excellent customer service and fostered positive relationships with both new guests and regulars in a fast-paced environment.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Poured wine, beer, and cocktails for patrons.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Chopped fruits and vegetables, made dressings, and specialty salads for a 27-pan salad bar. Made sauces, soups, prepped pastas and vegetables for the Kitchen and made simple and honey syrups for the Bar.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment, was trusted with keys and manager codes, and took inventory.
Server
Cracker Barrel
Smithfield, NC
07.2015 - 10.2022
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers in one of the busier Cracker Barrel locations
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Maintained all service stations throughout the shift.
- Promoted Teamwork by running food and running team beverage refills whenever possible
- Achieved 4 stars in Cracker Barrel's PAR level system
Server
Dave & Buster's
Islandia, NY
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Promoted from Busser to Server in my first customer-facing job.
- Regularly managed a 30+ seat, self-seating section in a high volume environment
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits, especially the $20 'Eat and Play' meal deals and Taco Tuesdays.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Stocked service areas with supplies before, during, and after shifts.
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Cocktail preparation
- POS operation (Micros, MAX, and Clover)
- Food Safety awareness
- Time Management
- Highly reliable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server/Bartender/Salad Prep
Southern Vines Steakhouse
10.2022 - 05.2025
Server
Cracker Barrel
07.2015 - 10.2022
Server
Dave & Buster's
02.2012 - 06.2015
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