Monika Buseva
Bothell,WA
Summary
Experienced hospitality server with 4+ years of delivering exceptional guest experiences in high-volume restaurants, hotels lounges, and fine dining environments. Skilled in wine service, upselling, guest relations and creating memorable dining while maintaining efficiency under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
1 Hotel Laloba & Drift
Seattle
04.2025 - 07.2026
- Guided guests in wine selections and food pairings to elevate dining experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen and bar to deliver seamless service and enhance guest satisfaction.
- Managed banquet and buyout operations to provide polished service for events from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions.
Server and Cocktailer
Alder and Ash
Seattle
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Excelled in fast-paced, high-volume environments while ensuring high standards of detail and service.
- Cultivated guest relationships that led to increased repeat clientele and consistent positive feedback.
- Received Employee of the Month for exceptional work ethic, teamwork, and dedication to guest satisfaction.
Lounge Server
Willows Lodge
Woodinville
04.2022 - 04.2023
Server
Joey
Bellevue
05.2021 - 04.2022
Skills
- Fine dining service
- Wine and cocktail knowledge
- Upselling techniques
- Guest relations
- High-volume service
- Restaurant operations
- POS system
- Food safety management
- Cash handling
- Multitasking
- Conflict resolution
Languages
- English
- Ukrainian
- Russian
Timeline
Server
1 Hotel Laloba & Drift
04.2025 - 07.2026
Server and Cocktailer
Alder and Ash
05.2023 - 04.2025
Lounge Server
Willows Lodge
04.2022 - 04.2023
Server
Joey
05.2021 - 04.2022