Nick Davis
Tualatin,Oregon
Summary
Dynamic and knowledgeable server with extensive expertise in spirits and a talent for engaging diverse customers. Recognized for creating a welcoming atmosphere and fostering strong relationships, dedicated to enhancing the overall dining experience. Committed to building a loyal customer base through exceptional service and a positive attitude. Proven ability to adapt to various customer needs while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Server
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
Tigard, OR
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Efficiently served large parties of over 40 people under time constraints as well as varies accommodations
Server
Olive Garden
Lake Oswego, OR
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Presented training material with varied instructional methods to maintain attention of participants.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on various tasks, including resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items and performance strategies.
Bartender
Red Lobster
Tigard, Oregon, United States
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to ensure high volume of daily and weekly sales.
- Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to assess and coordinate staff, while subsequently improving organizational profit.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task at fast pace while dealing with various situations/individuals with over 600 customers weekly Advertised, marketed and recommended menu options to guest to increase guest satisfaction.
- Communicated product knowledge to facilitate guest decision making.
- Maintained all sanitation procedures and food safety guidelines
- Demonstrated flexibility in regard to work assignments and work schedule
- Suggest beverage and menu items, upsell liquor and food items, take and enter orders for each guest, make salad and drinks, ensure food and plate quality before serving, pre-bussing, boxing food tableside for each guest, completing transaction including splitting multiple checks and making change, running food, side work including stocking and ensuring restaurant cleanliness.
Skills
- Proven reliability
- Positive attitude
- Responsible alcohol service
- OLCC Certified
- Food Handlers Certified
- Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Event banquet preparation
- Post-event breakdown
Timeline
Banquet Server
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
09.2022 - 03.2025
Server
Olive Garden
08.2017 - 08.2022
Bartender
Red Lobster
02.2014 - 05.2017