Renee Spara

Work History

Server

El Paso Mexican Grille

04.2023 - 11.2024

Restocked essential supplies during downtime to ensure smooth operations.
Maintained cleanliness of dining room and work areas through efficient table bussing.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Server

Montezuma Mexican Restaurant

02.2021 - 09.2023

Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.

Server/bartender

Amor Tacos

03.2020 - 10.2021

Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Addressed customer grievances swiftly and courteously to uphold positive reputation.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.

Server

Dockside

04.2017 - 09.2020

Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Server

Server

Server/bartender

Server

Education

High School Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education

Skills

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