Ryan Richards
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Proven waiter with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction at Buona Sera Restaurant & Bar, adept in food service promotion and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Skilled in alcoholic beverage service and food preparation knowledge, consistently recommended specials to boost profits. Demonstrates exceptional service quality and upselling techniques to elevate dining experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Waiter
Buona Sera Restaurant & Bar
Red Bank, NJ
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift by wiping counters and cleaning spills promptly.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking payments, counting change, and issuing receipts.
- Greeted guests and answered questions about menu items.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Restaurant Waiter
Crabs Claw Inn
Lavalette, NJ
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Education
Business Marketing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJSkills
- Food service promotion
- Food preparation knowledge
- Service quality
- Alcoholic beverage service
- Cleanliness
- Cross-selling and upselling
Certification
- Certified to perform CPR
- Licensed to serve alcohol
Affiliations
- I have been an amateur boxer for almost five years now; this is a hobby of mine that I love to do and take pride in
Accomplishments
- I am the first in my family to go to college, and it has been very challenging, but I am very proud of that
Timeline
Restaurant Waiter
Buona Sera Restaurant & Bar
08.2024 - 11.2024
Restaurant Waiter
Crabs Claw Inn
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Certified to perform CPR
- Licensed to serve alcohol
Business Marketing
Ocean County College
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