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Tara McCardy

Moss Beach,CA

Summary

Friendly, enthusiastic waitress with strong understanding of hospitality and food and beverage industries. Personable individual possessing strong work ethic and great flexibility. Dedicated to delivering positive customer experience through genuine hospitality.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Ketch
El Granada, CA
12.2023 - Present
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.

Server

Pasta Moon
Half Moon Bay, CA
01.2023 - Present
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies, cleaning the espresso machine, etc.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Gaia Sagrada Retreat Center
Cuenca, Ecuador
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
  • Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Coordinated scheduling of cooks and other kitchen personnel to meet restaurant needs.

Server

Kelly's Mountain House
Twain Harte, CA
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.

Education

Psychology

UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Psychology

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Skills

  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Customer Service and Rapport

Timeline

Server

Ketch
12.2023 - Present

Server

Pasta Moon
01.2023 - Present

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Gaia Sagrada Retreat Center
01.2022 - 12.2022

Server

Kelly's Mountain House
02.2019 - 03.2021

Psychology

UC Santa Barbara

Psychology

Santa Clara University

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