Rachel Stanek
Summary
I am a hardworking and personable server with 4+ years of experience in the restaurant industry. I believe in making the customer experience the best I possibly can in order to build lasting relationships with customers that will foster customer loyalty and help the business grow and expand. I also work well under pressure and am enthusiastic about using my interpersonal skills to better the company and its patrons.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Giovanni's Pizzeria and Restaurant
Glastonbury, Connecticut
04.2025 - Current
- Accurately took customer's orders and answered questions about the menu.
- Suggested options based on customer's wants.
- Helped to create a positive and friendly atmosphere by greeting customers and leading them to their table.
Server
Mykonos Mediterranean Restaurant
Newington, CT
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided friendly, attentive service.
- Addressed any questions on the menu and offered suggestions based on customer’s preferences.
- Anticipated customer’s needs and checked in periodically to ensure customer satisfaction.
Server
Miller's Ale House
Levittown, NY
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Sports-themed casual dining restaurant
- Demonstrated strong time management skills when managing busy sections in addition to side work and closing duties
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences for an outstanding customer review
- Managed coworkers as a shift leader by assigning closing duties and checking tables for cleanliness at the end of shifts
- Sports-themed casual dining restaurant
Server
Red Lobster
Wethersfield, CT
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: American casual dining restaurant chain
- Showed attentiveness by checking on guests repeatedly to verify satisfaction and check for any additional guest needs
- Recommended and upsold bar beverages and premium add-on sides to increase restaurant sales
- Stocked server areas and monitored inventory before, during and after shifts
- American casual dining restaurant chain
Education
Cosmetology -
Brittany Beauty Academy
02.2021
Marketing -
University of Connecticut
12.2018
Skills
- Team player
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Time management
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading
- Cooking
- Languages
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Spanish, Limited Working Proficiency
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Server
Giovanni's Pizzeria and Restaurant
04.2025 - Current
Server
Mykonos Mediterranean Restaurant
08.2023 - 08.2024
Server
Miller's Ale House
05.2021 - 06.2022
Server
Red Lobster
01.2020 - 03.2020
Cosmetology -
Brittany Beauty Academy
Marketing -
University of Connecticut