Taya Bryson
Dallas
Summary
Enthusiastic restaurant server with five years of experience working in busy eating establishments. Friendly and upbeat with strong organization, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Reliable, punctual and flexible professional with multitasking and planning abilities. Promotes customer comfort and enhanced experiences by answering questions and responding to concerns.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Server
SSP America
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Serve up to 50 meals per shift at this establishment in the DFW airport.
- Extensive knowledge of different beers and wines.
- Assist customers with dietary restrictions and food allergies by choosing appropriate salads and sides.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Server
TGIF Fridays
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Performed extensive side work before and after the shift to ensure food prep areas were clean and well-organized.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Restaurant Hostess
Taco Lingo
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Answered an average of 80 customers per shift questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping the dining area ready for every guest.
- Took up to 100 reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Life High School
Dallas, Texas06.2019
Skills
- Food and beverage pairings
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service expertise
- Problem-solving skills
- Organization
- Daily specials memorization
- Dining area cleanliness
- Service prioritization
Timeline
Restaurant Server
SSP America
03.2022 - 09.2023
Server
TGIF Fridays
02.2020 - 04.2022
Restaurant Hostess
Taco Lingo
06.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Life High School
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