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BANQUET SERVER
Professional Summary

Adaptable Banquet Server with outstanding reputation of fantastic service for up to 15000 guests at Plated events. Take initiative for top-of-the-line services and efficient event setup and takedown. Well-versed in plated services with commitment to reliability and efficiency.

Versatile Banquet server possessing 18 years bartending and waitstaff experience. Effective coordinator of service efforts for settings ranging from fast-paced banquet events to casual dining rooms. Organized preparer of structured service and work plans, balancing needs of patrons and team members.

Cheerful banquet server always ready to help team members by taking on additional tasks. Skilled at making customers feel welcome and answering any concerns. Efficiently maintain all service standards and follow safe service regulations. Offering 18 years of experience in service settings.

Talented Catering Staff member eagerly sets up and assembles food and supplies at full-service events to satisfy guests. Over 18 years of friendly and professional serving experience at buffet luncheons, black-tie dinners and receptions. Serves full-course meals in seated and buffet dining styles

Efficient banquet server with over 18 years of experience in food and beverage service. Fine dining expert and cheese connoisseur with extensive beverage and food knowledge. Dynamic presence known for enhancing customer experience.

Focused and reliable Banquet server bringing high enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of food safety practices. Proven history of excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills. Dedicated to accuracy and streamlining systems for efficient work.

Friendly and organized Banquet server with 18 years of experience in food service. Familiar with health and safety guidelines and skilled in menu memorization.

Dependable Banquet Server with excellent coordination and workplace focus. Dedicated to maintaining a professional demeanor with co-workers and patrons alike. Skilled in sanitary and efficient food handling.

Highly motivated and engaging server with 18 years of serving experience. Dedicated to creating the ultimate guest experience at banquets and special events.

Smooth Banquet Server with 18 years of Buffet event experience. Successful at handling food and beverage services while bussing tables and fulfilling customer requests efficiently. Expert in Wedding events with great eye for detail and friendly personality.

Experienced Server with solid history of accurate order taking, efficient supply restocking and diligent table management. Effective at promoting team success by independently handling side work and cleaning up spills. Offering extensive knowledge, superior work ethic and more than 18 years of related experience.

Attentive Banquet Server with 18 years of serving experience. Always polite and professional with patrons and co-workers even in stressful situations.

Motivated Banquet server with 18 years experience successfully serving customers in busy, plated restaurants. Recognized for significantly increasing guest check averages by promoting appetizers, specialty items and unique wine selections. Collaborative, thoughtful team leader with clear, comprehensive and directive supervision.

Proactive Banquet server with 18 years of experience working in plated restaurants. Focused and efficient team member knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation guidelines. Commended for having perfect attendance record and delivering exceptional customer service.

Customer-oriented banquet server with excellent interpersonal and communication skills focused on guest satisfaction. Recognized food and beverage expert. Recent license in preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws.

Banquet server well-versed in guest services and food and beverage operations. Experienced in large-scale events, as well as intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.

Energetic Banquet Server with high personal appearance standards and excellent customer service skills. Transports food without error and in accordance with health guidelines. Offering 18 years of food service experience.

Hospitable Catering Staff with solid background in food and bar service for weddings, social events and corporate functions. Executes food delivery and facility set-up for complex events .

Hard-working, high energy server with passion for ensuring customer satisfaction. Over 18 years in food service industry specializing in customer service. Known for great reliability and attention to detail.

Communicative banquet server dedicated to providing elevated service and providing unforgettable guest experiences. Creative floor leader offering 18 years experience providing service to 15,000 dinner guests at plated restaurant. Detailed organizer of service operations with versatility in stressful circumstances.

Experienced food service professional with 18 of years in the industry. Skilled in sit-down and buffet style banquet service in fast-paced, large party events.

Skills
  • Wine Service
  • Buffet Servicing
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Table Setting Knowledge
  • Food Tray Carrying
  • Food Running
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Tableside service
  • Dining area cleanliness
  • Banquet coordination
  • Cash handling expert
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Wine and spirit expertise
  • Table setting
  • Beverage preparation
  • Item promotion
  • Customer needs anticipation and conflict mitigation
  • Food handling
  • Arranging banquet hall
  • Personal grooming standards
  • Food station setup
  • Set up and clean up buffets
  • Physical coordination
  • Performance improvement
  • Front-of-house display creation
  • English fluency
  • Speech recognition
  • Service Prioritization
  • Guest Relations Management
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Daily Specials Memorization
  • Guest Seating Arrangements
  • To-Go Order Preparation
  • Bar Terminology Expertise
  • Ordering Procedures
Work History
Banquet Server, 11/2018 to Current
Music City Center – Nashville, TN
  • Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
  • Adapted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
  • Applied wine and spirit expertise toward recommending appropriate parings for chosen meals and personal tastes.
  • Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Stayed up to date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information, answer questions and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Guided arriving guests to tables, took drink orders and relayed information to bartenders.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Served appetizers, entrees and refilled beverages for events up to Number guests.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations to meet health department regulations.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
  • Managed event contracts, including estimates, event profiles and post-event summaries.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
  • Smoothly circulated appetizer and drink trays around Type events, offering selections to guests.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests with speed and efficiency.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Answered guest questions about events and food services during Type events.
  • Coordinated Number events throughout Number banquet spaces, including weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables for Type events with up to Number attendees.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer as well as appropriate entree pairings- increasing daily beverage sales by Amount % on average.
  • Implemented new drink policies, reducing over-pouring by Number%.
  • Achieved Timeframe sales goals by using successful strategies to promote specials, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
  • Checked on tables and drink needs while refilling water glasses and bringing supplies to customers.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers, handling up to $Amount in cash per event.
  • Directed and managed all banquet functions for Number-room Type property, including Number square feet of meeting space.
  • Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and on-call to meet event needs.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations to meet contract specifications and level of event formality.
Banquet Server, 09/2018 to Current
JW Marriott Hotel – Nashville, TN
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations to meet contract specifications and level of event formality.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and on-call to meet event needs.
  • Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
  • Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers, handling up to $Amount in cash per event.
  • Checked on tables and drink needs while refilling water glasses and bringing supplies to customers.
  • Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables for Type events with up to Number attendees.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer as well as appropriate entree pairings- increasing daily beverage sales by Amount % on average.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Kept track of event finances, including initial deposits, due payments and final balances.
  • Coordinated Number events throughout Number banquet spaces, including weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings.
  • Answered guest questions about events and food services during Type events.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests with speed and efficiency.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Smoothly circulated appetizer and drink trays around Type events, offering selections to guests.
  • Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Managed event contracts, including estimates, event profiles and post-event summaries.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations to meet health department regulations.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
  • Served appetizers, entrees and refilled beverages for events up to Number guests.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Guided arriving guests to tables, took drink orders and relayed information to bartenders.
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Stayed up to date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information, answer questions and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
  • Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Applied wine and spirit expertise toward recommending appropriate parings for chosen meals and personal tastes.
  • Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
  • Adapted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
Banquet Server, 12/2017 to Current
Hutton Hotel – Nashville, TN

Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations to meet contract specifications and level of event formality.

  • Adapted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
  • Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
  • Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Stayed up to date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information, answer questions and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Guided arriving guests to tables, took drink orders and relayed information to bartenders.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Served appetizers, entrees and refilled beverages for events up to Number guests.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations to meet health department regulations.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Managed event contracts, including estimates, event profiles and post-event summaries.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
  • Smoothly circulated appetizer and drink trays around Type events, offering selections to guests.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests with speed and efficiency.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Answered guest questions about events and food services during Type events.
  • Coordinated Number events throughout Number banquet spaces, including weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables for Type events with up to Number attendees.
  • Achieved Timeframe sales goals by using successful strategies to promote specials, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
  • Checked on tables and drink needs while refilling water glasses and bringing supplies to customers.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers, handling up to $Amount in cash per event.
  • Directed and managed all banquet functions for Number-room Type property, including Number square feet of meeting space.
  • Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and on-call to meet event needs.

I served 5,000 and 15,000 people many times at the Opryland hotel.

Banquet Server, 11/2002 to 06/2008
Opryland Hotel – Nashville, TN
  • Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
  • Adapted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
  • Applied wine and spirit expertise toward recommending appropriate parings for chosen meals and personal tastes.
  • Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Stayed up to date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information, answer questions and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
  • Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Guided arriving guests to tables, took drink orders and relayed information to bartenders.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Served appetizers, entrees and refilled beverages for events up to Number guests.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations to meet health department regulations.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Managed event contracts, including estimates, event profiles and post-event summaries.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
  • Smoothly circulated appetizer and drink trays around Type events, offering selections to guests.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests with speed and efficiency.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Answered guest questions about events and food services during Type events.
  • Coordinated Number events throughout Number banquet spaces, including weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Kept track of event finances, including initial deposits, due payments and final balances.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer as well as appropriate entree pairings- increasing daily beverage sales by Amount % on average.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations to meet contract specifications and level of event formality.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and on-call to meet event needs.
  • Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
  • Directed and managed all banquet functions for Number-room Type property, including Number square feet of meeting space.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers, handling up to $Amount in cash per event.
  • Checked on tables and drink needs while refilling water glasses and bringing supplies to customers.
  • Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables for Type events with up to Number attendees.
  • I have served 5,000 and 15,000 guests many times.
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture : Genetics, 06/1990
Alexandria University - Alexandria Egypt
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Music City Center
  • JW Marriott Hotel
  • Hutton Hotel
  • Opryland Hotel

School Attended

  • Alexandria University

Job Titles Held:

  • Banquet Server

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Agriculture : Genetics , 06/1990

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