Tia Williams- Gonzalez Gomez
Miami
Summary
Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
STK Steakhouse
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- 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.
Server
Nikolai's Roof
08.2014 - 04.2021
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
Education
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - English And Liberal Arts
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA06-2019
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Customer service
- Cleanliness standards
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- Food running
- High volume dining
- Service prioritization
Timeline
Server
STK Steakhouse
04.2021 - 01.2025
Server
Nikolai's Roof
08.2014 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Liberal Arts
Clayton State University
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