Sydney Larson
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Sociable waitress skilled at operating in fast-paced environments, multitasking, and delivering efficient, accurate, and prompt service to all customers. Friendly, knowledgeable, and a hard-working team player. Experienced in maintaining clean and orderly tables, making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties such as balancing cash drawers and restocking items to prepare for the following shift. Prepared to leverage abilities to positively impact sales numbers and promote company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
The Greene House
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Educate guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
- Check on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Maintain accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
- Stock server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
Waitress
Yard House
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Educate guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
- Check on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Maintain accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
- Stock server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
Fashion Stylist Intern
Power Of 3 Consulting
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Revamped clients wardrobes to help them achieve a new and elevated look.
- Organized clients closets to help them navigate daily life with ease.
- Assisted in photoshoots for social media content and branding.
- Sourced and styled fashion, jewelry and accessories.
- Reviewed style guides and creative decks to determine goals.
Waitress/Bartender
Granite City Food & Brewery
Fargo, ND
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
- Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, cleaning stations, preparing backups, checking cutwork, and polishing silverware.
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Waitress
Village Inn
Fargo, ND
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, cleaning stations, preparing backups, checking cutwork, and polishing silverware.
Brand Representative
Hollister Co.
Fargo, ND
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Processed purchases using POS systems to complete cash and credit card transactions.
- Maintained consistent visual merchandising standards to highlight product features, attract customers and boost sales.
- Promoted clothing products by providing styling advice and insight on current offerings.
- Created positive and rewarding client experiences through warm and friendly customer interactions.
Education
Associates - Fashion Merchandising
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Menu knowledge
- Safe food handling
- Safe serving knowledge
- Anticipating guest needs
- Employee training
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Balancing the cash register
Timeline
Waitress
The Greene House
01.2023 - 05.2025
Fashion Stylist Intern
Power Of 3 Consulting
08.2021 - 03.2022
Waitress
Yard House
03.2021 - 01.2023
Waitress/Bartender
Granite City Food & Brewery
06.2018 - 07.2020
Waitress
Village Inn
01.2016 - 05.2018
Brand Representative
Hollister Co.
10.2013 - 12.2016
Associates - Fashion Merchandising
Phoenix College