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Suzanne Fox

San Diego,CA

Summary

Proven Server Bartender with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction at Peasant and the Pear through exceptional service and hospitality expertise. Leveraged strong work ethic and sales techniques to significantly boost repeat business. Skilled in POS operation and allergy awareness, ensuring safe and enjoyable dining experiences. Demonstrates a professional appearance and guest engagement, fostering memorable visits.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Forbes Mill Steakhouse
01.2024 - Current
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
  • 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.
  • Boosted repeat customer rates, remembered regular guests' preferences and greeted them by name.
  • Trained new staff on menu knowledge and service protocols, raising team's overall performance.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Server Bartender

Peasant and the Pear
03.2014 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Education

San Ramon Valley High
Danville, CA
1977

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Memory retention
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Professional appearance
  • Customer service
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe food handling
  • Food running
  • Menu memorization
  • High volume dining
  • Service prioritization
  • Team collaboration
  • Sales expertise
  • Sales techniques
  • Order accuracy
  • Suggestive selling
  • Guest relations management
  • Point of sale operation
  • Relationship management
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Allergy awareness
  • Order management
  • Beverage preparation
  • Tableside etiquette
  • Food sales and promotion
  • Ordering procedures
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Shift management

Certification

Food Handlers

Certified Alcohol Training

Timeline

Server

Forbes Mill Steakhouse
01.2024 - Current

Server Bartender

Peasant and the Pear
03.2014 - Current

San Ramon Valley High
Suzanne Fox