Tessa Reeder
Arlington,TX
Summary
I am searching for that special spot to bring my 25 year restaurant background for a server/server lead position with potential for growth. I work well under pressure and thrive in fast paced environments. Guests to me are friends, my goal is making a night they thought was just dinner an experience they weren’t expecting in the best way. I believe in structure, knowing your product, and of course making all of us some great money.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor
05.2023 - Current
- Various contract work throughout Texas including merchandising, warehousing and distribution, delivery driving, personal shopping, event set up/break down, display building, brand ambassador, private parties, catering.
Server/Manager
Eddie’s Tex Mex
Dallas, TX
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Serving guests in fast paced environment. Managerial duties as well. Closing, handling money, controlling labor. Ensuring guests leave happy. POS proficiency. Implemented SOPS, worked towards consistency, effective communication between areas, and building a structured foundation.
Lead Server and Trainer
E Bar Tex Mex
Dallas, TX
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Highest selling server/earner during the entirety of my employment. Numerous regulars that were willing to wait an hour plus for my section. Mentioned numerous times on Yelp, and still in the highlights after leaving months ago. Excellent at remembering guests, orders, engaging, and up-selling both food and alcohol.
Operations Supervisor
UNFI
Lancaster, TX
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Manage the day to day operation of an organic food distributor, supervising 100+ associates. Work in various temperature environments, including freezer. Effectively communicate processes, set goals, and provide direction. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and discipline. Ensure deadlines were met, maintain inventory counts, control labor costs. Implemented SOP’s and improve WMS software. Used reach truck, cherry picker, walkie rider, voice pick.
Education
Houston Communtiy College
Houston, TXSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
Certification
TABC
Food Handler
Timeline
Independent Contractor
05.2023 - Current
Server/Manager
Eddie’s Tex Mex
12.2021 - 01.2024
Lead Server and Trainer
E Bar Tex Mex
07.2012 - 07.2017
Operations Supervisor
UNFI
06.2010 - 06.2012
Houston Communtiy College