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Ryleigh Donegan

Tampa,FL

Summary

Experienced server with a solid background in the food industry. Hardworking, punctual, and courteous. Skilled in making personalized menu recommendations/memorization. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks in a fast paced establishment. Helps out coworkers, and is a good influence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

North Tavern
Wading River, NY
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Stay informed about daily specials, new menu items.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Kept presentation and detail clean. Making sure silverware was changed and napkins were placed underneath at all times.

Server

Star Confectionery
Riverhead, NY
05.2021 - 07.2024
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Strongly communicated, helped and worked as a team with coworkers

Server

Atlantic Seafood
Center Moirches, NY
01.2019 - 07.2023
  • Provided warm, personalized service to customers.
  • Made cocktails for tables, refilled when needed.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to make sure the night ran smoothly.
  • Distributed fish to customers to take home, and informed them about the fish.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.

Host

Centro
Hampton Bays, NY
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Greeted guests and gave menus.
  • Made sure to give each server a fair amount of tables.
  • Cleaned and kept the hostess stand tidy.
  • Lit every candle in the restaurant and made sure it was blown out at the end of the night.
  • Helped servers with drink orders if needed.

Host

La Volpe Ristorante
Center Moriches, NY
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Greeted guests and gave menus.
  • Took reservations and planned out the floor plan for the evening.
  • Organized menus, and host stand.
  • Printed daily specials.
  • Assisted and provided information with party packages.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05-2025

Center Moriches High School
Center Moriches, NY
06-2015

Skills

  • Menu Memorization
  • Guest Seating
  • Strong Communication/Team Player
  • Drink Preperation
  • Creating a Personalized Experience
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Table Setting Arrangements
  • Restocking, Completing All Side Work

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

North Tavern
07.2023 - 07.2024

Server

Star Confectionery
05.2021 - 07.2024

Server

Atlantic Seafood
01.2019 - 07.2023

Host

Centro
05.2018 - 08.2019

Host

La Volpe Ristorante
06.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of Tampa

Center Moriches High School

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