Zach Etzkorn
Lemont,IL
Summary
Skilled professional offering expertise in order taking, money handling and product promotion. Greets guests with genuine smile, builds rapport and promotes enjoyable dining experience. Maintains thorough knowledge of menu to make recommendations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Xanterra Travel Collection
Yellowstone National Park County (historical), Montana
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided exceptional service to guests in a high-paced dining environment.
- Assisted with menu recommendations to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to guests.
- Filled in for diverse positions like food runner, expo, busser, and host, enhancing team flexibility and operational efficiency.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
Busser
La Dolce Vita Restaurant
Lemont, Illinois
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Welcomed customers by providing bread and water.
- Cleaned and set tables for dining guests at a busy Italian restaurant.
- Set up banquet arrangements to enhance the fine dining experience.
- Stocked ice buckets, water pitchers, wine glasses or other bar items as needed.
- Provided assistance to other bussers or waitstaff when needed.
- Expedited food to tables to assist servers during busy periods.
Busser
Rosebud Restaurants
Lemont, Illinois
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped create a welcoming atmosphere by arranging dining spaces attractively.
- Bussed and reset tables in an orderly fashion.
- Carried food, dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
- Swept and mopped front-of-house and back-of-house floors using various tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2025
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Table bussing
- Guest engagement
- Task prioritization
- Positive and professional
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Server
Xanterra Travel Collection
05.2025 - 08.2025
Busser
La Dolce Vita Restaurant
06.2021 - 05.2022
Busser
Rosebud Restaurants
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Illinois At Chicago
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