Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced with building customer relationships with a strong commitment to positive, continuous growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2023 - 04.2025
Elevated the guest experience by anticipating their needs proactively throughout their visit.
Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Restaurant Manager
Gennaros Italian Ristorante
03.2020 - 02.2023
Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
Restaurant Server
82 Queen Hospitality
10.2017 - 02.2020
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Established rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty through exceptional service.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.