NIKITA WATSON
Branson,Missouri
Summary
Smart, passionate and organized lady with over 10 years in the service industry. Looking for a position as a Server or Prep Cook where my skills are utilized by working effectively and efficiently to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Associate
Chateau on the Lake
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Greeting Guests as they enter a Venue
- Serving of food and drink orders to patrons
- Assist with event preparation, set up and closing which includes setting up and packing away tables, table clothes and place settings
- Assist with complete setup and break down of banquet area
- Maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
- Tidy Serve Areas
- Complete daily tasks and duties assigned
- Remove dirty dishes
- Replenish supply of clean linen, silverware, glasses and dishes
- Clean food service areas
Prep Cook
Cobblers Cove Hotel
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Labeling ingredients and food items
- Wash, peel and chop fruits and vegetables
- Making of Salads and perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining and parboiling food and reducing sauces
- Clean, cut and season meat, fish and shellfish
- Portion and wrap food, prepare ingredients for cooking
Beverage Server
Shangri-La Resort
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Take and Serve Food and Drink orders
- Clean and Set tables
- Roll Silverware
- Tidy Serve Areas
- Complete daily tasks and duties assigned
Dining Room Assistant
Pelican Bay Foundation
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Assist Dining Room Attendants with Serving meals to members/guests
- Remove dirty dishes
- Replenish supply of clean linen, silverware, glasses and dishes
- Run food orders/ to go orders to the beach
- Clean food service areas
- Provide customers with general information and assistance
- Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations
Restaurant Supervisor
Treasure Beach Hotel
12.2016 - 10.2021
- Managing staff and Guest Relations
- Staff Scheduling & Management
- Operation Quality Control
Food and Beverage Server
Apes Hill Golf Club
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Preparing & handling of hot and cold beverages
- Management and operation of mobile food & beverage cart
- Serving of food & beverages to members and their guests
- Taking orders and money or payment methods
- Maintaining stock control, waste management, product labeling, food, kitchen & personal hygiene, menu design
- Assisting the chef/cook
- Performing any other related duties as assigned by Management
Prep Cook
Paulo’s Churrasco Do Brasil, Lawrence Gap
12.2012 - 10.2015
- Ensuring the correct amount of meats, poultry and seafood are ready for smooth service
- Prep and boil pasta for pasta dishes
- Prep and ensure all vegetables, salads and dressings are ready for service
- Cleaning and sanitizing of work area
Prep Cook
Cafe Blue, Wildey, Michael
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Sautéing of vegetables
- Prep and boil pasta for pasta dishes
- Making of Salads
- Sanitizing work area
- Label and stock all ingredients
Education
Parkinson Memorial Secondary
2007
Workman’s Primary School
2002
Skills
Good oral communication skills
Detail oriented
Ability to follow instructions
Customer Service
Fast learner
Reliable
Motivated
Team Player
Time Management
Accomplishments
Banquet Supervisor
Rodney Russell
Chateau on the Lake
Branson
Missouri
Cell# (417) 365-8322
Restaurant Manager
Thomas Dale
Pelican Bay Foundation
Naples
Florida
Cell# (913) 221-9578
Food and Beverage Director
Jonathan Moosemiller
Shangri-La Resort
Afton
Oklahoma
Cell# (918) 720-2617
Additional Information
- WSET Level 1 in Wines Nov 2017
- Associate of the month Feb 2018
Certification
WSET Level 1 in Wines Nov 2017
Languages
English
Timeline
Restaurant Associate
Chateau on the Lake
06.2023 - 01.2024
Prep Cook
Cobblers Cove Hotel
11.2022 - 02.2023
Beverage Server
Shangri-La Resort
05.2022 - 10.2022
Dining Room Assistant
Pelican Bay Foundation
10.2021 - 05.2022
Restaurant Supervisor
Treasure Beach Hotel
12.2016 - 10.2021
Food and Beverage Server
Apes Hill Golf Club
10.2015 - 06.2016
Prep Cook
Paulo’s Churrasco Do Brasil, Lawrence Gap
12.2012 - 10.2015
Prep Cook
Cafe Blue, Wildey, Michael
08.2008 - 01.2009
Parkinson Memorial Secondary
Workman’s Primary School
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