Salestra F. Manning
New York City,NY
Summary
Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Mezze On The River
05.2022 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
BARTENDER / SERVER
Chocolate Bar and Lounge
07.2014 - 03.2019
- Serving of food and wine as well as maintenance of all guests table needs
- Opening and closing duties of all bar as well as table in restaurant
- Inventory of wines and liquors
- Maintaining sanitary conditions at the bar
- Handling cash and credit card transactions and order process through POS system.
BARTENDER/ HOST
The West End Restaurant
02.2000 - 01.2013
- As Host I greeted and seated all guests accordingly
- As server tended to all guests table side needs
- As bartender created cocktails, poured beers, served all bar guests as well and served as service tender for waitstaff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jane Adams HS
06.1990
Skills
- Highly professional Hospitality specialist I also tend bar, I am a fine dining server, casual dining
- Server as well as counter server and with many years of experience in the restaurant industry I am
- Very competent and versatile in any front of house position I also hold my food handlers card, I am a
- Professional Hospitality specialist, I have wonderful phone etiquette and have a passion for the
- Hospitality industry
- Food and Beverage Service
- Specials Promotion and Upselling
- Order Accuracy and Delivery
- High-Volume Dining
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
Timeline
Server
Mezze On The River
05.2022 - Current
BARTENDER / SERVER
Chocolate Bar and Lounge
07.2014 - 03.2019
BARTENDER/ HOST
The West End Restaurant
02.2000 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Jane Adams HS
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