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Savannah Collette

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Dependable host and server successful at providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Cocktail Waitress/Hostess

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
08.2021 - Current
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Bartender

Coyote Ugly Saloon
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.

Sever/Cocktail Waitress/Hostess

The Keg Steakhouse
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in bar environment.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Maintained high levels of bar safety by closely monitoring guests' conditions and discontinuing service or asking patrons to leave.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Server

Hooters Amarillo
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Maintained updated knowledge of drink menu items, promotions, specials and liquor and beer brands and used persuasive selling techniques to maximize sales.
  • Assessed guest demeanor and behavior to minimize disturbances, notifying bouncer of any unruly situations.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Maintained readiness for the job by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.

Education

Colorado Media School

No Degree - Broadcast Journalism

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Warm and Friendly
  • Dining Customer Service
  • Assist Customers
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Cool Under Pressure
  • Service Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Train Employees

Timeline

Server/Cocktail Waitress/Hostess

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
08.2021 - Current

Bartender

Coyote Ugly Saloon
05.2019 - 03.2020

Sever/Cocktail Waitress/Hostess

The Keg Steakhouse
08.2016 - 08.2018

Server

Hooters Amarillo
12.2015 - 07.2016

Colorado Media School

No Degree - Broadcast Journalism

Austin Community College
Savannah Collette