Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Op Support Tech
The Cheesecake Factory
Estero, FL
08.2023 - Current
Managed cash and credit card transactions accurately, reconciling payments at the end of the shift.
Educate guests on promotions and new menu items.
Serve and engage with 50 guests per shift on average.
Handled challenging guest situations with professionalism and empathy, resolving issues to the satisfaction of both the guest and management.
Delivered exceptional customer service by taking accurate orders, ensuring timely food and beverage delivery, and addressing guests promptly.
OST
Responsible for restaurant-level accounting and human resource functions, and requires attention to detail, ability to work independently, and confidentiality with sensitive company information.
Daily reconciliation of sales.
Cash handling, bank transactions.
Invoice reconciliation.
Data entry.
Provide customer service to staff and corporate departments.
Support restaurant computer equipment.
Club Server
The Club at Laplaya Beach & Gold Resort
Naples, FL
10.2023 - 11.2024
Provided guests with information about menu items, made suggestions and took orders
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Directed guests to the correct location by documented ticket seats and answered questions about facility amenities.
Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
Provided client service by distributing programs, answering patrons' questions, and selling tickets and merchandise.
Maintained professionalism and provided exceptional service to VIP or celebrity guests.
Responded quickly to customer concerns and escalated major issues to management.
Server Team Lead
Saitos Japenes Steakhouse
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2019 - 10.2022
Lead and mentor a team of servers to ensure exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
Developed and implemented strategies for training servers on proper food safety, sanitation and customer service techniques.
Monitored server performance to ensure compliance with all restaurant policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
Ensured that all new employees receive appropriate training prior to working in the dining room.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Server
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2018 - 10.2022
Managed cash and credit card transaction accurately , reconciling payments at the end of the shift
Educate guests on promotions and new menu items
Serve and engaged with 50 guest per shift on average
Handled challenging guest situations with professionalism and empathy , resolving issues to satisfaction of both guest and management
Delivered exceptional customers service by taking accurate orders, ensuring timely food and beverage delivery and addressing guest promptly
Customer Service Staff Member
Publix Super Markets Inc
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2015 - 07.2019
Greeted customers, answered inquiries and resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Provided product information to customers and addressed all questions promptly and knowledgeably.
Handled cash transactions accurately by following established procedures.
Processed returns efficiently and effectively according to company policy.
Ensured accuracy of orders by double-checking all items before ringing up purchases.
Communicated professionally with coworkers, supervisors, vendors and customers both verbally and in writing.