Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Golf, Cooking & Baking
Timeline
Server

Patty Yessner

Ventura,CA

Summary

Motivated server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and able to anticipate customer needs in order to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Strong work ethic with willingness to take initiative.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Bear Valley Springs Association
Tehachapi, CA
07.2012 - 05.2020

Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.

  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Server, Bartender & Hostess

Frascati Ristorante
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
08.2011 - 02.2012
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.

Manager

Coco's Restaurant & Bakery
Manhattan Beach, CA
11.2005 - 08.2011
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.

Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

  • Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
  • Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland High School
Ridgewood, NY
06.1971

Skills

  • High Volume Dining
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Menu Memorization and Presentation
  • Specials Promotion and Upselling
  • Staff Training
  • Team Player
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Food Preparation and Safety

Golf, Cooking & Baking

Love to be outdoors, Not the greatest golfer, but can hit the ball pretty straight. Love cooking and Baking goods for family, friends and neighbors. Have done some catering for Group homes, house parties and fund raisers.

Timeline

Server

Bear Valley Springs Association
07.2012 - 05.2020

Server, Bartender & Hostess

Frascati Ristorante
08.2011 - 02.2012

Manager

Coco's Restaurant & Bakery
11.2005 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland High School
Patty Yessner