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18th-century Historic Reenactor and Historic Interpreter for Historic Annapolis
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Michele Fischer

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Proven to enhance customer satisfaction and dining experience at Lucky Luciano's Italian Restaurant, I bring exceptional customer service and cash handling skills. Leveraging hospitality expertise and a strong work ethic, I've effectively increased repeat clientele and streamlined operations, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and team collaboration.

Overview

Work History

Server

Lucky Luciano's Italian Restaurant
1989.90 - 1996.97
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.

Hostess

Mo's
2001 - 2001
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Cocktail Server

Cowboy Palace Saloon
2001 - 2002
  • Provided attentive service, regularly checking in on guests to ensure their needs were met.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of payments and tips.
  • Increased repeat clientele by building rapport with patrons and anticipating their preferences.
  • Developed strong relationships with regular guests, creating personalized experiences that encouraged loyalty.
  • Collaborated with bartenders to ensure timely preparation of drinks for efficient service.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining area.
  • Streamlined operations by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding opening and closing duties, contributing to an efficient work environment.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.

Team Associate

Roy Rogers Restaurant
1988
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while managing multiple orders during busy shifts without compromising quality or service standards.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of cash and credit card payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Maintained restaurant cleanliness through regular cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during peak hours.
  • Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Rockford College
Rockford

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash Handling
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Food Running
  • Menu Memorization
  • Food safety understanding
  • Order Accuracy
  • Tableside Etiquette
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Menu Recommendations
  • Dining area maintenance

18th-century Historic Reenactor and Historic Interpreter for Historic Annapolis

For many years, on and off, I have volunteered as American Revolution and Civil War reenactor  - my favorite hobby of all time.   I've also worked as a Visitor Service Associate for Historic Annapolis and volunteered there as a docent providing historic tours of the William Paca House and Hogshead.   For Leonis Adobe Association in Calabasas, CA I also taught Chumash Indian traditions and stories to school students and gave tours of the Leonis Adobe and Plummer House historic sites.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Server

Lucky Luciano's Italian Restaurant
1989.90 - 1996.97

Hostess

Mo's
2001 - 2001

Cocktail Server

Cowboy Palace Saloon
2001 - 2002

Team Associate

Roy Rogers Restaurant
1988

Bachelor of Arts - English

Rockford College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Anne Arundel Community College
Michele Fischer