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Merideth Degler

Portland

Summary

Personable and adaptable individual with knack for delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences. Possesses ability to manage large tables in fast-paced environments. Utilizes excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/Hostess

Snydersville Diner
08.2025 - Current
  • Provided an attentive and personalized service in a classic, slow-paced diner environment, maintaining a welcoming and relaxed guest experience even during high-volume rush periods.
  • Many of my guests are regulars that come in everyday who I have formed great relationships with.
  • Responsible for seating parties, taking orders, delivering food and drinks, bussing and cleaning, handling to-go orders, and working the cash register.

Server

Desaki Restaurant
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated the goals and vision of the owner by providing a classy and up-scale dining experience for guests while also getting tables flipped in an efficient manner.
  • Responsible for serving large parties of 12-25 people.
  • Gained experience and knowledge in serving alcohol.
  • Desaki is a large, high-functioning Hibachi restaurant that provides a fine-dining experience and production for its guests. My personal gross sales ranged from $2,000 on a weekday to over $5,000 on a weekend.

Server/Barista/Cashier

Farmhouse Cafe
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided a warm and friendly dining experience that met the owner's vision.
  • Responsible for all front-of-house duties: making specialty latte and tea beverages, baking cookies and pastries, working the register, handling to-go orders and walk-ins.
  • Responsible for seating parties and taking orders, serving food, bussing tables, and washing dishes.
  • Responsible for opening and closing duties: cleaning bathroom, polishing silverware, cleaning floors, and taking out trash.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, Oregon
05-2025

Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • High volume dining
  • Team collaboration
  • Beverage preparation

Certification

  • DELE Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Food Safety Certification

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Server/Hostess

Snydersville Diner
08.2025 - Current

Server

Desaki Restaurant
05.2023 - 08.2023

Server/Barista/Cashier

Farmhouse Cafe
05.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Lewis & Clark College