Nikola Zeljkovic
Lyons,IL
Summary
Professional and enthusiastic Food Server with over three years of experience serving food in busy restaurants and banquets. Adept in all aspects of managing food and beverage service to maximize profit and minimize costs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Driver
Evergreen
Itasca, IL
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Delivered customer vehicles safely and efficiently to desired destinations while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Drove a variety of tow trucks depending on the size and weight of the load being towed.
Server
Citrine Cafe
Oak Park, IL
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Server
Two Mile Crab House & Crush Bar
Wildwood, NJ
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Breakfast Server
Lucky Bones Back Water Grill
Cape May, NJ
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers, provided menus, and answered questions regarding menu items.
Owner Operator in trucking industry
Stelle Corporation; Reload transport
Chicago, USA
09.2018 - 02.2023
Special event server and bartender
Penquin caters LLC
Boston, USA
09.2017 - 06.2018
Food runner
Restaurant Brine
Wildwood, USA
05.2017 - 08.2017
Construction company
Rudi Pesovic
Chicago, USA
11.2016 - 04.2017
Operator
Lagoon Amusement Park
Farmington, USA
06.2016 - 09.2016
Banquet server
Hotel Metropol
Belgrade, Serbia
03.2015 - 04.2016
Server and bartender
Caffe Amsterdam
Belgrade, Serbia
03.2014 - 02.2015
Education
Hospitality and tourism management -
University John Naisbitt
Belgrade, Serbia05.2016
Electric engineer -
High school of technologies
Belgrade, Serbia05.2012
Skills
- Adaptability
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Communication and Presentation
Timeline
Recovery Driver
Evergreen
04.2024 - 10.2024
Server
Citrine Cafe
11.2023 - 03.2024
Server
Two Mile Crab House & Crush Bar
06.2023 - 10.2023
Breakfast Server
Lucky Bones Back Water Grill
06.2023 - 09.2023
Owner Operator in trucking industry
Stelle Corporation; Reload transport
09.2018 - 02.2023
Special event server and bartender
Penquin caters LLC
09.2017 - 06.2018
Food runner
Restaurant Brine
05.2017 - 08.2017
Construction company
Rudi Pesovic
11.2016 - 04.2017
Operator
Lagoon Amusement Park
06.2016 - 09.2016
Banquet server
Hotel Metropol
03.2015 - 04.2016
Server and bartender
Caffe Amsterdam
03.2014 - 02.2015
Hospitality and tourism management -
University John Naisbitt
Electric engineer -
High school of technologies
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