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Noah Westover

Mission Viejo

Summary

Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments as well as fine dining experience. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Restaurant Busser/Food Runner

Wind and Sea
Dana Point
03.2025 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Assisted in menu knowledge and food recommendations for guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
  • Managed table settings and maintained cleanliness of dining area.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
  • Supported team during busy shifts to enhance service flow.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.

Food Runner

Aloha Stacks
Mission Viejo
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Started as busser and received a 5-star yelp review on the first week of employment personally recognizing my service and multi-tasking as outstanding.
  • Quickly promoted to food runner in very busy conditions - able to handle many customer requests while running food and continued to receive positive feedback from customers daily.
  • Promoted to Cashier taking orders in the restaurant as well as online orders. Able to work in fast-paced environment, handle customer complaints and concerns, and remain positive and friendly.

Team Member

Nekter Juice Bar
Mission Viejo
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Processed payment correctly and promptly.
  • Described menu items to customers.
  • Maintained composure and friendly customer service even while under stress.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as vegetables and fruits to prepare for smoothies and bowls.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Sanitized kitchen appliances, equipment and utensils.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.

Cashier

Linda's Coffee Shop
Lake Forest
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Greeted customers and responded to requests.
  • Handled customer complaints and concerns.
  • Supported front end to keep it well-stocked and preventing shrinkage.
  • Able to remain composed and friendly under stressful situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION VIEJO
06.2025

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Cash handling
  • Menu knowledge
  • Effective communication
  • Food safety practices
  • Sales support
  • Specials promotion
  • Upselling techniques
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe food handling
  • Dining customer service
  • Positive guest interactions
  • Tableside etiquette
  • Take-out service
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Menu memorization
  • Menu item recommendation
  • Point of sale operation
  • Customer feedback management
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Positive and professional
  • Food delivery
  • Item promotion
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Order accuracy
  • Memory retention
  • Professional appearance
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Guest engagement
  • Food sales and promotion
  • Ordering procedures
  • Team member support
  • Hostess support
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Guest seating
  • Table resetting
  • Responsible beverage service
  • Allergy awareness
  • Food station setup
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Table setting knowledge
  • Sales expertise
  • Front-of-house display creation
  • Price memorization
  • Dish preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Dining crew workflow optimization
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Beverage preparation
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Table setting arrangements
  • POS operation
  • Supply restocking
  • Table setting
  • Performance improvement

Timeline

Server/Restaurant Busser/Food Runner

Wind and Sea
03.2025 - Current

Food Runner

Aloha Stacks
08.2023 - 05.2024

Team Member

Nekter Juice Bar
06.2022 - 04.2023

Cashier

Linda's Coffee Shop
08.2021 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL