Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Piqueya GODFREY

Nashville

Summary

Always a great, exciting and grateful day when I awake !! Have overcome many stages of adversity and have persevered through many more circumstances dealing with Crohns disease, it has not hindered my work ethic or ability to perform at a high level and most coworkers and friends don’t even know my medical history but are amazed at my attention to detail and great attitude no matter the situation! I am very cheerful, encouraging and always willing to help others in any way. I have always been a light and complimented from management, coworkers and guest alike, I truly love life, always being genuine!

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Carrabbas Italian Grill
09.2025 - 12.2026
  • Provided exceptional guest service, ensuring a positive dining experience through attentive and responsive interactions.
  • Managed order accuracy by promptly entering customer requests into POS system and coordinating with kitchen staff.
  • Assisted in training new team members on menu knowledge, service standards, and operational procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to health and safety regulations consistently.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours, enhancing overall efficiency of service.
  • Implemented upselling techniques that improved sales while providing tailored recommendations based on guest preferences.

Server

Olive Garden (Darden Restaurants)
07.2022 - 08.2025

Achieved highest guest satisfaction ratings as server, demonstrating exceptional hospitality and cleanliness standards.

  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.

Dietary Cook

Hendersonville Medical Center (HCA)
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Maintaining and preparing quality and standard meals for patients and staff. Adhering and following recipes, sanitation and state guidelines for food preparation, organization and cleaning.

Kitchen manager/ Team Leader

Carrabbas Italian Grill
02.2011 - 05.2019
  • Performing duties as scheduling, training, developing and maintaining a good and reliable staff to prepare and cook food to specific recipes in a timely manner. Ordering supplies and food items according to demand and budget.
  • Trained and mentored staff in food preparation and presentation techniques.
  • Coordinated daily kitchen activities to meet service demands and maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to improve team productivity and morale.

Asst Kitchen manager/ Shift leader

Smokey Bones Grill
03.2002 - 02.2011
  • Preparing, organizing and maintaining clean and efficient kitchen. Food and supply ordering. Problem solving with any kitchen staff issues.
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Trained new hires on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
  • Monitored food presentation and portion control to maintain consistency and quality.
  • Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.

Education

Associate of Applied Business - Business Management

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
11-2001

Skills

    Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Guest engagement
  • Professional appearance
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe food handling
  • High volume dining
  • Service prioritization
  • Team collaboration
  • Order accuracy
  • Performance improvement
  • Point of sale operation
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Allergy awareness
  • Task prioritization
  • Menu presentation
  • Wine service
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food safety
  • Dining crew workflow optimization
  • Server training
  • Positive guest interactions
  • Positive and professional
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Team member support
  • Team player
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Warm and friendly
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • High energy and stamina
  • Team leadership
  • Excellent communication
  • Cool under pressure

Certification

  • April 2002 ServSafe certification and trainer certification
  • March 2011 ServSafe certification
  • August 2022 Server ABC certified

Accomplishments

    Received employee of the month at many workplaces several times

Timeline

Server

Carrabbas Italian Grill
09.2025 - 12.2026

Server

Olive Garden (Darden Restaurants)
07.2022 - 08.2025

Dietary Cook

Hendersonville Medical Center (HCA)
08.2019 - 09.2019

Kitchen manager/ Team Leader

Carrabbas Italian Grill
02.2011 - 05.2019

Asst Kitchen manager/ Shift leader

Smokey Bones Grill
03.2002 - 02.2011

Associate of Applied Business - Business Management

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Piqueya GODFREY