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Samantha Johnson

Atascadero,United States

Summary

A waitress that brings a refreshing balance of work ethic, fierceness, and humility to a team. With supervising qualities that make me approachable in high-Volume, Luxury dinning work environments, or networking.

Im successful at handling tables of all sizes and professional status. Accuracy and impeccable service skills, discretion, and making memories for others through exquisite hospitality. Always promoting long-term loyalty with guests.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Back Waiter

JUSTIN restaurant
Paso Robles, Chimney Rock, CA
03.2023 - Current
  • Diligently worked alongside and trained with multifaceted, talented, high-profile professionals on achieving higher volume success and sustaining and acquiring; 2nd plus, year as a Two Michelin star. 2nd plus year with a Forbes 5-Star rating, increased; and first year, Triple 5-diamond accolade.
  • Assisted with filling in with Maitre d' duties while assisting with the Mocktail bar, the Chef Line set-up, and Running/Pouring Food/Wine, as a Back-Waiter.
  • Designed the weekly floral vases for tables, Consommé bouquets' for dishes, etc.

Server

Thomas Hill Organics
Paso Robles, CA
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Gained knowledge of local brews ,ciders, and seltzers along with tasting notes.
  • Made Paso, and Adelaide District Wine recommendations based of increasing knowledge of local, and European wine profiles based off soil types, and aspects.

Server

Su Casa Bar and Grill
Paso Robles, CA
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Gained barback Knowledge of tequilas, margaritas, beers, and other cocktails/ prep.
  • Provided excellent customer service in a timely manner, and gave recommendations to up sale spirits, and other dishes.

Associate

Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Atascadero, CA
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Exceeded in competing for higher store memberships sign-ups, and offered a management position for increasing performance.

Server

The Apple Farm
San Luis Obispo, CA
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Checked with customers in high volume with consistency to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.

Table Busser

The Spoon Trade
Grover Beach, CA
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Helped employees complete required activities during peak periods, including hosting, back waiting, and barback assistance.

Host

Sea Venture Restaurant
Pismo Beach, CA
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Greeted guests, took calls and recorded voicemails restocked napkins, sanitized menus.

Catering Server

The Rib line
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.2015 - 03.2017
  • Assisted in setting up the dining template and served/ replenished food items as necessary.

Education

Recording Arts Certificate - Music Engineering

Cuesta College
06.2021

Skills

  • Triple 5 Diamond AAA accolade
  • Forbes 5 Star trained Mention in review by name
  • Liquor, wine and food service (RBS certified)
  • Michelin standards of quality met by proper communication between guest, server and kitchen
  • BarBack and Mocktail training Stemware vocabulary, types, price
  • Proper Glassware handling, to optimize the longevity of expensive glassware and safety of guests and employees
  • Floral Design and Technique and other fabrication/ heavy machinery skills

Timeline

Back Waiter

JUSTIN restaurant
03.2023 - Current

Server

Thomas Hill Organics
08.2021 - 03.2023

Server

Su Casa Bar and Grill
03.2021 - 09.2021

Associate

Big Lots Stores, Inc.
06.2020 - 07.2021

Server

The Apple Farm
02.2019 - 03.2020

Table Busser

The Spoon Trade
08.2018 - 02.2019

Host

Sea Venture Restaurant
03.2017 - 10.2018

Catering Server

The Rib line
08.2015 - 03.2017

Recording Arts Certificate - Music Engineering

Cuesta College
Samantha Johnson