Customer-focused Server Manager committed to offering best in dining and family restaurant experiences. Knowledgeable and hands-on professional with expertise in complete serving and front-of-house operations. Cultivates satisfied and loyal clientele, resulting in bustling operations and ever-increasing sales volume.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Manager
Bywater Dockside
01.2023 - Current
Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
Help with inventory/ordering of Alcohol / Beverage for restaurant.
Help with inventory/ordering supplies of front of house of restaurant.
Food Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
10.2021 - 11.2022
Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous during interactions to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering high volume of orders.
Deli Worker
Penny's Gas Station
05.2016 - 04.2020
Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
Listened carefully to customer instructions and prepared orders according to those preferences.
Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
Monitored inventory levels to order new supplies and maintain consistent stock.
Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
Secretary
Gulf Island Boats, Inc.
03.2012 - 01.2015
Completed weekly payroll and paying of any bills due.
Completed invoicing for company.
Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Front Desk/General Manager Admin/Hotel Reservation Specialist
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton
08.2000 - 09.2002
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Trained new staff members in customer service techniques and hotel operations.
Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
Completed any required duties for General Manager as Administrative Assistant.
Created hotel reservations to accommodate guest.
Worked in Sales department for Reservations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boothville Venice High School
Boothville, La
05.1998
Skills
Training New Hires
Front of House Management
Supply Ordering and Management of Front of House
POS Terminal Operation
Casual Dining Services
Liquor Law Compliance
Performance Strategies
Seating Assignment Preparation
Cool Under Pressure
Condiment Refilling
Price Memorization
Beverage Preparation
Warm and Friendly
Order Accuracy and Delivery
Timeline
Server/Manager
Bywater Dockside
01.2023 - Current
Food Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
10.2021 - 11.2022
Deli Worker
Penny's Gas Station
05.2016 - 04.2020
Secretary
Gulf Island Boats, Inc.
03.2012 - 01.2015
Front Desk/General Manager Admin/Hotel Reservation Specialist