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Rue Philipos

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Energetic and personable server with 6+ years of experience in high-volume dining. Skilled in intuitive upselling, guest connection, and supporting fast-moving teams with ease. Known for staying calm under pressure and consistently exceeding serve and sales expectations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

South City Kitchen Midtown
01.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of elevated Southern cuisine, cocktails, and wine
  • Create a welcoming, guest-focused environment with personalized service
  • Regularly recommend cocktails and wine based on guest preferences, enhancing overall dining experience
  • Tailor each guest interaction with thoughtful food and beverage pairings
  • Deliver polished, paced service through intentional coursing and table timing
  • Actively support team members by running food and drinks, maintaining tables, and ensuring smooth floor operations

Server

Toast On Lenox
07.2021 - 07.2024
  • Thrived in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant, with single-shift sales regularly exceeding $30K on weekends
  • Contributed significantly through sharp guest intuition, creative upselling, and smooth multitasking across multiple tables
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of all current food menu items and cocktail offerings
  • Provided support to the team by running food and drinks, bussing tables, and checking in on guests
  • Built excellent guest relations through friendly and attentive service

Server

Serpas True Food
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Provided creative descriptions of food, cocktails, and wine to engage guests
  • Presented daily specials with specific detail to pique customer interest
  • Offered aid to team members in need (including bartenders) to maintain smooth operations
  • De-stressed customers and staff during high volume periods with a calm, efficient approach
  • Delegated tasks throughout shift (opening and closing) to ensure all duties were covered

Canvasser/Quality Control Representative

Georgia Working Families
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Developed canvassing strategies to generate increased support for a political campaign
  • Conducted door-to-door outreach and surveyed households on voter status
  • Assisted with quantifying campaign statistics for strategic planning
  • Ensured accuracy of data through diligent phone call follow-ups

Server/Manager's Assistant

Sufi's
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Welcomed and seated guests positively while managing the seating chart
  • Memorized an extensive menu of food items and cocktail/ wine offerings
  • Provided thorough explanation of dishes to guests and recommended popular items to guests
  • Stepped in as bartender during peak volume to maintain service speed
  • Performed closing duties (setting alarms, locking up, securing daily receipts) as part of assistant manager responsibilities

Education

Public Policy, Sociology

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Strong Guest Relations
  • Calm & Adaptable Under Pressure
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Strategic Upselling
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • High-Volume Multitasking
  • Positive and Professional
  • Strong Guest Relations

Timeline

Server

South City Kitchen Midtown
01.2025 - Current

Server

Toast On Lenox
07.2021 - 07.2024

Canvasser/Quality Control Representative

Georgia Working Families
11.2020 - 01.2021

Server

Serpas True Food
08.2019 - 07.2021

Server/Manager's Assistant

Sufi's
05.2017 - 08.2019

Public Policy, Sociology

Georgia State University

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