Savanna Ferris
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Dynamic server with extensive experience at Olive Garden, excelling in guest engagement and menu memorization. Proven ability to maintain high hygiene standards and deliver exceptional service, enhancing the dining experience. Skilled in order delivery practices and committed to performance improvement, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with health regulations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Olive Garden
Largo, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Server
Country Pizza
Clearwater, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Crew Member
Jimmy John's
Clearwater, FL
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Worked front counter
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills and welcomed guidance from leadership.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing
Pinellas Park Highschool
Largo, FLSkills
- Food inspection
- Table resetting
- Order delivery practices
- Daily specials memorization
- Performance improvement
- Guest engagement
- Menu memorization
Timeline
Server
Olive Garden
05.2025 - Current
Server
Country Pizza
06.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Jimmy John's
05.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma - Nursing
Pinellas Park Highschool