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Tatum James

Auburn,AL

Summary

Dependable Server successful in providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration, and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff, and management.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Server

Bruster's Real Ice Cream
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Server

The Breezeway
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

Education

Currently in My Junior Year -

Auburn High School
Auburn, AL

Skills

  • Table management
  • Register operation
  • Dining area maintenance

Timeline

Server

Bruster's Real Ice Cream
04.2025 - 08.2025

Server

The Breezeway
08.2024 - 12.2024

Currently in My Junior Year -

Auburn High School
Tatum James