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Yoanna Yordanova

Yoanna Yordanova

Arlington Heights,IL

Summary

Educated, responsible and outgoing server with experience, maintaining high standards of food service and training employees. Multitasking and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Server

Harbor view Hotel, Bettini restaurant
Edgartown, MA
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with training new employees on proper table setting, menu knowledge, and customer service techniques.
  • Conducted daily pre-shift meetings with servers to review specials, updates, or changes in policies or procedures.
  • Managed opening and closing duties to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Attended meetings to learn and share information and find ways to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.

Server

Black Dog Tavern
Vineyard Haven, MA
08.2020 - 09.2024
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.

Server

Private Catering
Edgartown, MA
05.2019 - 08.2024

Server

Farm Neck Cafe
Oak Bluffs, MA
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.

Server

Little House Cafe
Vineyard Haven, MA
09.2019 - 05.2021

Greeted guests and provided menus.

  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..

Education

Crime And Terrorism Counteraction

New Bulgarian University
01-2017

National and International Security

New Bulgarian University

Skills

  • Fine Dining
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Liquor, Wine, and Food Service
  • Guest Relations
  • Upselling Techniques
  • Problem-Solving
  • Wine Pairings
  • Menu Knowledge
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Table Setting Arrangements
  • POS Systems
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

ServSafe Certificate

Forbes Certificate

Timeline

Lead Server

Harbor view Hotel, Bettini restaurant
09.2021 - 09.2024

Server

Farm Neck Cafe
05.2021 - 11.2021

Server

Black Dog Tavern
08.2020 - 09.2024

Server

Little House Cafe
09.2019 - 05.2021

Server

Private Catering
05.2019 - 08.2024

Crime And Terrorism Counteraction

New Bulgarian University

National and International Security

New Bulgarian University

ServSafe Certificate

Forbes Certificate

Yoanna Yordanova