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Nutchaphan Phuangsaijai

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Motivated [Job Title] with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Focused and reliable [Job Title] bringing high enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of food safety practices. Proven history of excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills. Dedicated to accuracy and streamlining systems for productive work. Customer-oriented Wait Staff Member with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons. Licensed for preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

RT's Restaurant
2022.07 - Current
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
  • Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.

Restaurant Waiter

Matsui Sushi & Ramen
2023.07 - 2023.10
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
  • Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.

Restaurant Waiter

Taverna Cretekou
2023.01 - 2023.07
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in Printmaking

Chiangmai University
Thailand
02.2006

Skills

  • Service Quality
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleanliness
  • Personal hygiene
  • Memory retention
  • Active listening
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Professionalism
  • Wine pairing
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Cash handling
  • Upselling techniques
  • Menu knowledge
  • Excellent communication
  • Stress management
  • Food safety awareness
  • Positive attitude
  • Food presentation
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Food Inspection
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Order Management
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Item Promotion
  • Wine Knowledge
  • Menu Memorization
  • Table Bussing
  • Relationship Management
  • Tableside Service
  • Food and Beverage Pairings
  • Fine Dining
  • Food Station Setup

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Matsui Sushi & Ramen
2023.07 - 2023.10

Restaurant Waiter

Taverna Cretekou
2023.01 - 2023.07

Restaurant Waiter

RT's Restaurant
2022.07 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in Printmaking

Chiangmai University
Nutchaphan Phuangsaijai