Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Server

Sage Charache

Boulder,CO

Summary

I have worked in a fine dining restaurant since 2017 which has made me comfortable working in a professional environment where you need to deliver unparalleled service. I enjoy working with a close knit team that works together for the businesses success as well as my own. I love working with people which is why I like serving and I feel at ease when conversing with new people. I take directions well and am always looking to improve my personal skills. I have always worked closely with management and am happy to change my service to best fit the restaurant. Working in a professional environment has always made me feel more confident and helps me in the other aspects of my professional life. I am dedicated to being a hard worker so I can help the team I work with.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Surf Restaurant
Portsmouth, NH
10.2017 - 08.2022


  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and customize requests.
  • Had extensive knowledge of the menu and its allergens.
  • Detailed dishes and specials to guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Opened the restaurant by resetting tables, restocking ingredients, setting up the kitchen, and organizing the dining room.
  • Upsold items when possible to give guests a more enjoyable experience while increasing sales numbers.
  • Gave suggestions on wine and alcohol pairings with specific dishes.
  • Worked with my team to make sure other tables were taken care of as well as my own.
  • Closed the restaurant by taking on trash and linens, cleaning my section, rolling silverware, polishing glassware, and restocking items for the next day.
  • Moved efficiently in a fast paced environment while communicating to the kitchen and my fellow servers.
  • Paced courses so customers could have an enjoyable dining experience.
  • Answering questions about the menu and restaurant while building a warm relationship with my tables.
  • Organized and entered my tips while calculating the correct percentage to tip support staff.

Server

My Neighbor Felix
Boulder, CO
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked with POS system to seat patrons, update their status, place orders, and cash them out.
  • Worked efficiently in a large and fast paced restaurant.
  • Brought drinks and food to any table in order to help my team and make service better for the whole restaurant.
  • Had extensive knowledge of the dishes ingredients and where the recipes originated from.
  • Detailing our liquor, beer, and wine options to customers while giving suggestions.
  • Bussed my tables and those around me that needed attention.
  • Cleaned my section throughout the night as well as other public areas in the restaurant.
  • Closed the restaurant by cleaning tables, bathrooms, the floor, outside patio, cleaning the kitchen, putting away glassware, and taking out the trash.
  • Working banquet events while serving large parties and being the stand in bartender.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Architecture

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth, NH
06.2019

Skills

  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Menu Memorization and Presentation
  • Works well under pressure
  • Detailing dishes and upselling
  • Anticipating Guest Needs
  • Patron Experiences
  • Guest Inquiries
  • Cocktail Knowledge
  • Natural Leadership
  • Table Bussing
  • Daily Specials Memorization
  • Energetic and Outgoing

Timeline

Server

My Neighbor Felix
08.2021 - 05.2022

Server

Surf Restaurant
10.2017 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Architecture

University of Colorado Boulder

High School Diploma -

Portsmouth High School
Sage Charache