Olivia McTaggart
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Personable fine dining server with in-depth knowledge of menu items, ingredients and wine pairings. Hospitable and welcoming individual offering several years of hands-on experience serving patrons in upscale restaurants. Polished in appropriately setting silverware, glassware and napkins and preparing tableside menu items. Customer-oriented individual possessing excellent memorization and customer service skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fine Dining Server
Rose & Ivy
Sarasota, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service in a high-end dining environment.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and wine pairings.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal timing and special requests.
Teppanyaki Server
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge
Sarasota, FL
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted with food preparation for sushi and steak dishes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to guests.
- Took customer orders accurately and communicated special requests to the kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and kitchen stations.
Fast Paced Server
Georgia Blue
Madison, MS
11.2019 - 10.2023
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Took and processed food and beverage orders accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
- Handled money transactions accurately with POS system.
Polished Casual Server
The Original Bonefish Grill
St. Petersburg, Florida
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service and practiced guest indulgence.
- Managed guest orders and addressed any special requests promptly.
- Helped maintain and make sure parties and private events ran smoothly and accordingly to the planning procedures.
Education
Biological Science & Microbiology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 09.2010 - 05.2013
Madison Central
Madison , MSSkills
- Customer service
- Wine pairing
- Food presentation
- Menu knowledge
- Level 1 Sommelier Certification
- ServSafe Certified
Certification
- Level 1 Sommelier
- ServSafe Certification
Volunteer Service
- Proyecto Asis, Costa Rica
Helped to feed and clean the living environments of endangered species hurt in the wild
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Fine Dining Server
Rose & Ivy
10.2025 - Current
Teppanyaki Server
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge
09.2024 - 10.2025
Fast Paced Server
Georgia Blue
11.2019 - 10.2023
Polished Casual Server
The Original Bonefish Grill
07.2016 - 10.2019
Biological Science & Microbiology
Mississippi State University
09.2010 - 05.2013
Madison Central