Sabrina Murray
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Professional server with high standards and strong track record of delivering exceptional dining experiences. Skilled in customer service, order accuracy, and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and maintaining positive atmosphere even during peak hours. Thrives on achieving results and ensuring guest satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
New Begininngs Restaurant
09.2021 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experience.
- Assisted in taking orders accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Supported management by handling cash transactions with precision.
- Learned menu items thoroughly to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
- Contributed to team efforts by communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Waitress
Charleys Crab
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- 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.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Assisted in taking orders accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Supported management by handling cash transactions with precision.
- Learned menu items thoroughly to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
- Contributed to team efforts by communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Waitress
Branns Steakhouse
05.2009 - 06.2015
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Supported needs of [Number]- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for [Type] restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experience.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- 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.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Assisted in taking orders accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Supported management by handling cash transactions with precision.
- Learned menu items thoroughly to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
- Contributed to team efforts by communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jenison
Jenison, MISkills
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
- Team collaboration
- Cleanliness
- Order taking
- Attention to detail
- Cash handling
- Decision-making
- Safe food handling
- Hospitality service expertise
- Handling complaints
Timeline
Waitress
New Begininngs Restaurant
09.2021 - Current
Waitress
Charleys Crab
09.2016 - 03.2020
Waitress
Branns Steakhouse
05.2009 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Jenison