Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
1865 Steak And Seafood And Cigar Lounge
08.2022 - Current
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
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.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Property Manager
Morgan Properties
08.2017 - Current
Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.
Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve tenant disputes.
Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
Server
Clout Southern Cuisine
10.2021 - 06.2022
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
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.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass High School
Upper Marlboro, MD
06.2009
Skills
Dish Preparation
Guest Relations Management
Wine Pairings
Order Accuracy
Dining Area Maintenance
To-Go Order Preparation
Dining Customer Service
Sales Expertise
Cash Handling
Stocking and Replenishing
Buffet Setup and Takedown
High-Volume Dining
Food Sales and Promotion
Age Verification
Server Training
Timeline
Server
1865 Steak And Seafood And Cigar Lounge
08.2022 - Current
Server
Clout Southern Cuisine
10.2021 - 06.2022
Property Manager
Morgan Properties
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass High School
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