Preedawan Namsamut
Issaquah,WA
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SERVER
Bai Tong Thai Restaurant
Issaquah, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
SERVER
Kacha Thai
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Take orders from patrons for food or beverages
- Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
- Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
SERVER
The Noodle Thai Restaurant
Berkeley, CA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
- Inform customers of daily specials
- Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests
- Collect payments from customers.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
SERVER
Sea Siam Thai Restaurant
Miami, FL
09.2004 - 08.2017
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
- Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
SERVER
Sushi Ko Japanese Restaurant
Miami, FL
03.2009 - 10.2012
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
APPETIZER COOK
Moon Thai & Sushi
Miami, FL
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
Education
B.A. Hospitality Management -
10.1998
Languages
- Thai, Fluently speak, listen, read, and write
- English, Fluently speak, listen, read, and write
References
- RIN NADTHANON, RESTAURANT OWNER, SEA SIAM, (305) 969-4588, Former restaurant owner
- PUNYAPOL SOOKSOMJIT, RESTAURANT MANAGER, SEA SIAM, (786) 301-5995, Former Manager
Timeline
SERVER - Bai Tong Thai Restaurant
02.2023 - Current
SERVER - Kacha Thai
05.2019 - 10.2021
SERVER - The Noodle Thai Restaurant
03.2019 - 03.2020
SERVER - Sushi Ko Japanese Restaurant
03.2009 - 10.2012
SERVER - Sea Siam Thai Restaurant
09.2004 - 08.2017
APPETIZER COOK - Moon Thai & Sushi
07.2003 - 08.2004
RATCHAMONGKOL UNIVERSITY - B.A. Hospitality Management,