Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Sohee Shim

Cresskill,NJ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities, with a positive attitude. Highly skilled in customer service, with a background in high-volume dining environments, as well as marketing and sales. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring customer satisfaction. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Roost
Sparkill, New York
06.2025 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Managed food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections and dietary preferences.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, and promotions.

Server

First Watch
Montvale, New Jersey
04.2025 - Current
  • Managed food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area and restocking supplies.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions, and took orders for food and beverages.

Server

The Hill
Closter, NJ
03.2024 - Current
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.

Personal Training Consultant

LA Fitness
Paramus, NJ
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided one-on-one instruction on proper exercise technique, form, and safety.
  • Built and established relationships with members and guests to help pursue fitness goals.
  • Conducted initial client consultations to assess fitness levels and develop personalized training plans.
  • Educated clients on the importance of physical activity for overall wellness.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing materials such as flyers or brochures promoting services.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing clients.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Generated sales across complete sales cycle process from prospecting through contract negotiations and closings.
  • Set up meetings with potential clients and listened to their wishes and concerns.

Bartender

Bowlero
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for the incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept the bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels, and meet expected customer demands.

Server

Brasserie Memere
Closter, NJ
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • 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.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.

Counter Girl

Bareburger
Closter, NJ
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided helpful suggestions.
  • Maintained clean and safe workstation while adhering to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
  • Answered phone calls to take down reservations or take out orders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

SCAD
Savannah, GA

Skills

  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • Marketing strategies
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Sales and Upselling
  • Visual Displays
  • Design concepts development
  • Creative thinking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

Roost
06.2025 - Current

Server

First Watch
04.2025 - Current

Server

The Hill
03.2024 - Current

Personal Training Consultant

LA Fitness
10.2023 - 02.2024

Bartender

Bowlero
09.2022 - 08.2023

Server

Brasserie Memere
11.2020 - 07.2021

Counter Girl

Bareburger
03.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

SCAD