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Taylor Waibel

Summary

Culinary professional with a strong work ethic and outstanding customer service abilities. Upselling skills were exceptional, as was significant revenue increase while maintaining high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic and dependable professional takes delight in offering exceptional customer service and creating unforgettable dining experiences for guests at restaurants. Competent in anticipating client needs, addressing complaints, and resolving difficulties in a timely manner. Maintains focus and a cheerful attitude in stressful events and high-volume settings. Proven expertise handling cash and cultivating strong client connections, resulting in a welcoming eating experience. Organized and dependable candidate who excels at handling various priorities while maintaining a good attitude. Willingness to take on more responsibility to achieve team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Whiteys
09.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Upsold high-profit items to enhance sales numbers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Culinary Professional

Olive Garden Restaurant
10.2018 - 07.2022
  • Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
  • Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
  • Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
  • Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Akron
Akron, OH
12.2024

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Cash Handling
  • Professional Appearance
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Item promotion
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Engaging personality
  • Handling Difficult Customers

Timeline

Server

Whiteys
09.2022 - Current

Culinary Professional

Olive Garden Restaurant
10.2018 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Akron
Taylor Waibel