Meryah Saige
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Madras modern Mexican
Covington
08.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Managed food and beverage orders efficiently during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Server
Izzy’s
CINCINNATI
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Managed food and beverage orders efficiently during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
West Chester
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed food and beverage orders efficiently during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
- Responded promptly to guest inquiries and resolved any issues effectively.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Server
Outback Steakhouse
CINCINNATI
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
Education
Winton Woods High School
CINCINNATI, OHSkills
- Order management
- Cash handling
- Food safety
- Menu knowledge
- Customer engagement
- Time management
- Sales promotion
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Multitasking efficiency
- Team member support
- Cleanliness standards
- Dining customer service
- Tableside etiquette
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food running
- High volume dining
- Strong work ethic
- Positive guest interactions
Timeline
Server
Madras modern Mexican
08.2024 - Current
Server
Izzy’s
06.2023 - 08.2024
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2022 - 06.2023
Server
Outback Steakhouse
03.2021 - 04.2022
Winton Woods High School