Samuel Baer
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Reliable waiter and kitchen team member with hands-on experience in customer service, cash handling, and food safety. Known for strong communication, time management, and attention to detail in busy work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Coastal Wings and Spirits
Topsail, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests and presented menus in dining room
- Took food and drink orders accurately for kitchen staff
- Delivered meals and beverages to tables promptly
- Checked guest needs and refilled drinks throughout service
- Processed payment transactions and returned correct change
- Replaced tableware and reset tables between guest parties
- Communicated order updates with kitchen and support staff
- Maintained clean dining areas and followed food safety rules
- Cleaned dining room chairs, tables, floors and other surfaces regularly.
- Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Checked with customers to ensure that they were enjoying their meals.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat customers.
- Answered phone calls for reservations or takeout orders in a professional manner.
- Replenished condiments, silverware, napkins. as needed during meal services.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Helped customers select menu items by suggesting courses, explaining specials and answering food preparation questions.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking payments, counting change, and issuing receipts.
- Informed customers about specials, upselling additional food and drink items.
- Assisted with setting up the dining area before shift began.
Prep Line Cook
Two Guys Grille
Wilmington, CaliforniaNC
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared ingredients for prep line service following kitchen standards.
- Chopped vegetables, meats, and garnishes for daily menu items.
- Assembled sauces, dressings, and marinades for recipe production.
- Cleaned dishes, utensils, and cookware in busy restaurant kitchen.
- Sanitized workstations, sinks, and prep areas for food safety.
- Loaded and unloaded commercial dish machine during peak meal periods.
- Sorted glassware, plates, and pans for efficient kitchen flow.
- Disposed trash and recycling from kitchen and dining areas.
- Restocked clean dish supplies, detergents, and sanitation materials.
Fry Cook
Sailfish Marina
Wilmington, North Carolina
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared fried foods following restaurant recipes and kitchen standards.
- Monitored oil temperature and adjusted fryers for safe cooking.
- Battered, breaded, and seasoned menu items for service line.
- Assembled fry orders with fast food kitchen team during rush periods.
- Restocked ingredients, paper goods, and cooking supplies throughout shifts.
- Cleaned fryers, workstations, and equipment to maintain kitchen sanitation.
- Checked food quality and portion consistency before sending orders.
- Followed safety procedures and kitchen policies in busy restaurant environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Topsail High School
Topsail, North Carolina05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Verbal communication
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Food safety
- Guest relations
- Table service
- Attention to detail
- Cleanliness
- Verbal and written communication
- Strong multitasking
- Reliability and punctuality
- Conflict resolution
- Quality control
Timeline
Waiter
Coastal Wings and Spirits
09.2023 - Current
Fry Cook
Sailfish Marina
06.2023 - 08.2023
Prep Line Cook
Two Guys Grille
03.2022 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Topsail High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North Carolina State University