Samantha Weaver
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Hospitality professional with proven track record in leading teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Known for collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, consistently adaptable to dynamic service environments. Expertise in staff training, customer relations, and maintaining operational excellence.
Motivated Waitress with experience serving customers in busy, fine dining restaurants. Recognized for significantly increasing guest check averages by promoting appetizers, specialty items and unique wine selections. Collaborative, thoughtful team leader offering clear, comprehensive, and supportive supervision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sever
Kekes Breakfast Cafe
01.2025 - Current
- Managed high volume dining periods with effective time management and strong multitasking abilities.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through teamwork, open communication, and mutual support among coworkers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of meals, resulting in higher customer satisfaction rates.
Server
Chilis
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Service Manager
Tannahills Music Venue
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently while maintaining professionalism and preserving long-term guest relations.
- Ensured compliance with state liquor laws by monitoring alcohol service and providing ongoing staff education on responsible beverage serving practices.
- Fostered a positive team culture through regular staff meetings, open communication channels, and employee recognition programs.
Assistant Manager
Hoffbrau Steak House
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversaw hiring and scheduling of front-of-house staff.
- Managed conflict resolutions for dissatisfied guests.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Catering Manager
Hard Eight BBQ
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Working relationships with a variety of vendors and restaurant service personnel
- In control of all aspects of catering operations, including stock ordering, menus consultations, daily food order and prep
- Schedule events and work within guest budget
- Weekly catering operational meeting
- Maintain invoices and POS system for events
- Planning and preparation and service of food at mealtime during events
- Set up and break down of events
- Staffing schedule
- Working with offsite venues to ensure everything is on schedule
Lead Bartender
Hard Eight BBQ
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Demonstrate effective communication abilities in service-oriented environments.
- Able to work in tight quarters with other people
- Manage bar activities to meet all beverage quality expectations.
- Taking bar inventory
- Assisting food and beverage team on off property events
- Assist with making drink menus
Bar Manager/Service Manager/ Assistant General Manager
Jakes Burgers and Beer Downtown
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Oversee front of house expectations for guest service standards
- Open store close store, run daily reports, Truck orders for alcohol and food
- Maintain safety procedures
- Ensure bartenders are maintaining TABC standards when serving alcohol
- Help GM run inventory and store reports when not available
- Developed new training material to help maintain guest satisfaction
Education
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
San Antonio, TX06.2005
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Menu memorization
- Order accuracy
- High volume dining
- Upselling strategies
- Team member training
- POS system proficiency
Certification
TABC
Food handlers
Timeline
Lead Sever
Kekes Breakfast Cafe
01.2025 - Current
Server
Chilis
11.2024 - 02.2025
Service Manager
Tannahills Music Venue
08.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Manager
Hoffbrau Steak House
05.2023 - 07.2024
Catering Manager
Hard Eight BBQ
10.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Bartender
Hard Eight BBQ
05.2019 - 10.2019
Bar Manager/Service Manager/ Assistant General Manager
Jakes Burgers and Beer Downtown
08.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
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