Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Sheryl Robinson

Rockaway Beach,OR

Summary


Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Castaways Restaurant

Waitress/Server
04.1991 - 01.1993

Job overview

  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Lake Lytle Chinese Restaurant

Waitress/Server
04.1987 - 03.1991

Job overview

  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.

Karl Roan/Phyllis Underwood

Roans Beach Club/Kelly's Bar & Grill
02.1985 - 09.1987

Job overview

  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.

Hillsboro Airport Restaurant

Server
02.1985 - 03.1987

Job overview

  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Education

TBCC
Tillamook, OR

from Accounting

West Albany High School
Albany, OR

High School Diploma
06-1983

University Overview

I was top News reporter for school newspaper and I enjoyed Marketing classes as well.

Skills

  • Dining area maintenance
  • Cash handling
  • Meal recommendations
  • Active listening
  • Dining customer service
  • Food handling safety
  • Greeting guests
  • Table bussing
  • Food presentation
  • Liquor, wine, and food service
  • Hospitality service expertise

Timeline

Waitress/Server

Castaways Restaurant
04.1991 - 01.1993

Waitress/Server

Lake Lytle Chinese Restaurant
04.1987 - 03.1991

Roans Beach Club/Kelly's Bar & Grill

Karl Roan/Phyllis Underwood
02.1985 - 09.1987

Server

Hillsboro Airport Restaurant
02.1985 - 03.1987

TBCC

from Accounting

West Albany High School

High School Diploma
Sheryl Robinson