Talia Zuniga
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Flexible employee completes quality work efficiently and with minimal supervision. Offers strengths in taking initiative and high productivity. Comfortable standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds and managing multiple tasks at once. Hospitable Restaurant Server delivers attentive service for optimal dining experiences. Seats guests promptly, discussing special features and menu items. Possesses excellent customer service and product knowledge. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Methodical Production Worker keeps up with physically demanding tasks and quotas. Works hard to accomplish team objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server
Keys Cafe and Bakery
Roseville, MN
09.2021 - Current
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Relayed orders and special requests to cooks.
- Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
- Inventoried food supplies to determine needs and replenish stations.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
Food and Beverage Hostess
Keys Cafe and Bakery
Roseville, MN
03.2021 - Current
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
- Worked closely with team members to update cleaning protocols and increase aide efficiency.
- Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Distributed menus to guests, led to tables and gave initial information about service staff or specials.
- Coordinated dining room staff workflow to foster prompt and courteous service.
- Accepted payments from guests for dine-in and take-out foods.
- Received, documented and manages take-out, delivery and curbside orders.
Team Member
Caribou Coffee
Maplewood, MN
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked hard to learn all required tasks quickly and maximize performance.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in all areas of operations.
Food Server
Old Chicago
Roseville, MN
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
- Set up tables and counters to prepare dining and serving areas.
- Monitored inventory to provide needed supplies to servers and bartenders.
- Completed final preparations of dishes and quickly delivered items to customers.
- Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Food Server
Northern Tap House
Saint Paul, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored inventory to provide needed supplies to servers and bartenders.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johnson Senior High School
Saint Paul, MN06.2020
Skills
- Continuous development
- Money handling
- Safety understanding
- Facility Cleaning
- Experience in leadership
- Flexible
- People skills
- Effective customer upselling
- Service prioritization
- Menu memorization
- Check payment processing
- Active listening
- Food inspection
- Troubleshooting
- Maintaining equipment
- Teambuilding
- Quantitative skills
- Customer service
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
Timeline
Food Server
Northern Tap House
12.2023 - Current
Food Server
Old Chicago
06.2023 - 10.2023
Food Server
Keys Cafe and Bakery
09.2021 - Current
Team Member
Caribou Coffee
06.2021 - 01.2022
Food and Beverage Hostess
Keys Cafe and Bakery
03.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Johnson Senior High School
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