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Trista Martin

Muscadine,AL

Summary

Motivated server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Dependable and successful with providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff, and management. Does an excellent job with multitasking, as well as working through a stressful and fast paced environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Food and Beverage Server / Hostess

Norwegian Cruise Line
07.2025 - Current

Manage the floor in a busy complex environment onboard a cruise ship

  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction during dining experiences.
  • Trained new staff on service protocols and best practices to enhance team performance.
  • Remained focused, calm and professional during peak rush hours.
  • Assisted in maintaining a positive work environment by fostering open communication and teamwork among staff members, resulting in higher overall job satisfaction levels.

Server/ Bartender

American Cruise Lines
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Server

Outback Steakhouse
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.

Education

Highschool Diploma -

James Madison High School
Dallas, TX
04.2022

Skills

  • Food Running
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Guest Engagement
  • Table Bussing
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Table Setting
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Wine Pairings
  • Memory Retention
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Food and Beverage Server / Hostess

Norwegian Cruise Line
07.2025 - Current

Server/ Bartender

American Cruise Lines
05.2023 - 04.2024

Server

Outback Steakhouse
04.2022 - 02.2023

Highschool Diploma -

James Madison High School