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Education
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Samantha Burwell

Detroit,Michigan

Summary

Proven leader in the hospitality sector, adept at fostering guest engagement and enhancing dining experiences, as demonstrated at Olga's Kitchen Inc. Specializes in efficient organization and POS system operation, achieving significant improvements in customer satisfaction and staff performance. Excels in handling complaints with professionalism, ensuring high levels of guest loyalty and operational excellence. 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

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wait Staff Member

Logan's Roadhouse
06.2016 - Current

Customer service

  • Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.

Waitstaff Manager

Olgas KitchenInc
07.2009 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally and effectively, maintaining strong relationships with clientele.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing efficient waitstaff scheduling and task delegation.
  • Optimized table turnover rate by monitoring meal progress and anticipating guest needs proactively.
  • Established a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among staff members.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Recruited and trained new waitstaff personnel, providing rapid onboarding processes to integrate additional team members quickly.

Waitress Supervisor

Elias Brothers Big Boy
02.2002 - 09.2009
  • Managed table turnover rate effectively allowing for more guests served per shift.
  • Ensured timely delivery of food orders by closely monitoring kitchen processes and collaborating with chefs to resolve any issues efficiently.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by addressing employee conflicts promptly and fairly, promoting open communication between team members.
  • Increased overall dining experience by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing waitstaff schedules and ensuring optimal coverage during peak hours.
  • Adapted quickly to menu changes, ensuring team was always informed and prepared.
  • Achieved high levels of customer loyalty through exceptional service and engagement.
  • Optimized staff scheduling to handle peak times effectively without overstaffing.

Restaurant Waiter

Fishbones Oyster Bar & Grill
05.1998 - 02.2002
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
  • Processed cash and credit card transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all sales revenue generated during shifts.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.

Education

Academic - General Studies

Western High School
Detroit, MI
06.1988

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Efficient organization
  • POS System Operation
  • Professional Appearance
  • Food safety understanding
  • Handling Complaints
  • Table setting expertise
  • Order Accuracy
  • Cash Handling
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Guest Engagement
  • Front-of-house display creation
  • Guest Seating
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Allergy awareness
  • Suggestive Selling

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.

Certification

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
  • Alcohol Server Certification - Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS).

Timeline

Wait Staff Member

Logan's Roadhouse
06.2016 - Current

Waitstaff Manager

Olgas KitchenInc
07.2009 - 08.2016

Waitress Supervisor

Elias Brothers Big Boy
02.2002 - 09.2009

Restaurant Waiter

Fishbones Oyster Bar & Grill
05.1998 - 02.2002

Academic - General Studies

Western High School
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