Samantha Woods
Denver
Summary
Dedicated food service expert with a focus on customer satisfaction and food safety. Experienced in both front-of-house and back-of-house roles, ready to enhance guest experiences and uphold quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Bartender
Garden Street Bistro
Fernandina Beach
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Serve guests during Brunch and Dinner
- Bartend on the outdoor patio
- Host live music events
- Perform both BOH and FOH duties
Server/Bartender
Studio Movie Grill
Seminole
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Explained menu items to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served and resolve issues
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers
- Assisted in training new servers/bartenders
Kava Tender
Mad Hatters
Saint Petersburg
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling sharp knives, hot surfaces, slippery floors and hazardous chemicals
- Operated various kitchen equipment including mixers, blenders, grinders and tea percs
- Maintained cleanliness of workspace by sweeping, mopping, washing dishes and disposing of waste
- Organized work stations with appropriate supplies, tools and equipment for efficient workflow
- Communicated effectively with team members about daily task assignments, schedule changes and special requests
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain inventory levels
Catering Server
Qdoba Eats
Columbus
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Serve guests
- Perform BOH & FOH duties such as expo, food running, seating guests and making reservations
- Prepared and arranged food displays, ensuring they were visually appealing and accessible to guests.
- Set up and tore down all catering services in banquet halls and at customer locations.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout the duration of an event.
- Ensured that all dietary restrictions were met by providing vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free options at each event.
Education
High school diploma -
Columbus North High School
Columbus, IN, USSkills
- Food Service
- Food Preparation
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Safety
- Retail Sales
- Catering
- POS
- Painting
- Cleaning
- Bartending
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- TABC Certified
- Bartender License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Garden Street Bistro
03.2023 - 04.2025
Kava Tender
Mad Hatters
06.2022 - 10.2022
Server/Bartender
Studio Movie Grill
03.2022 - 05.2023
Catering Server
Qdoba Eats
03.2018 - 06.2022
High school diploma -
Columbus North High School