Tara Childs
Panama City,FL
Summary
10 years of experience in the food industry. Sociable server offering friendly, prompt and accurate service to customers. Skillful in making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties. Strive to give service I would love to receive and have the customer leave feeling as if they enjoyed every aspect of there dining experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Kendalls Tavern and Chophouse
Coon Rapids, MN
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and serving customers, efficiently taking orders and delivering food and beverages.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Server
Grizzlys
Plymouth, MN
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling in chemical dependency and addictions
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona12-2016
Andover High School
Andover, Minnesota06.2013
Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA)
Brooklyn Park, MinnesotaSkills
- Guest Engagement
- Order Management
- Service prioritization
- Effective customer upselling
- High-volume dining
- Multitasking
Hobbies and Interests
Wife and mother of two daughters. Current interest is taking them to do fun, educational experiences and strive to give them an amazing life. Other hobbies include volleyball, reading, baking, and mom's nights out.
Timeline
Server
Kendalls Tavern and Chophouse
08.2017 - 07.2019
Server
Grizzlys
09.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Counseling in chemical dependency and addictions
Grand Canyon University
Andover High School
Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA)
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