Daniel Taylor
Springdale,AR
Summary
Motivated Server with engaging personality and vast experience to maintain a flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. A true catalyst of promoting fun competitive growth; great addition to any team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Callahan's Steak House
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm environment for fellow workers and customers alike.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated a family friendly fine dining experience to all guests.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Food Expeditor
Brick Oven
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Upkept the infamous Sampler order by running rounds of buffet pizza options to guests that ordered that.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation, and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
- Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality and appearance.
Server
Dennys Diner
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated an unstoppable overnight crew consisting of 3 people bringing service at any cost.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Table Busser
Dave And Buster
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Bussed tables, cleared, cleaned and set tables quickly to facilitate table turns during high volume periods.
- Worked with servers to help the flow of dining zones that were located further from the kitchen to ease the burden of pre-bussing large dishes so far.
- Greeted guests with friendly responses to promote satisfaction and restaurant loyalty.
- Removed debris and trash from dining area to keep rooms clean and fresh for guests.
- Trained my replacement to be efficient and attentive whilst maintaining a fun outlook on interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education And Performance
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Task Management
- Guest Satisfaction
- Great Team Player
- Creates Fun Work Environment
- Communication and Understanding
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Works Well Under Stress
- Organizational Systems
- Ballroom Dancing
- Roller Skating
Hobbies
Sponsored Roller Skater by The Groove Skate Shop
Timeline
Server
Callahan's Steak House
01.2022 - 05.2022
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
08.2019 - 01.2020
Food Expeditor
Brick Oven
07.2019 - 08.2019
Server
Dennys Diner
03.2019 - 06.2019
Table Busser
Dave And Buster
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education And Performance
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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