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Jessica Claire
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Summary

Sociable Server offering 25+ years of experience delivering friendly, prompt service to customers. Skillful in making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties. In-depth knowledge of POS system operations and food safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills
  • Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
  • Effective Customer Upselling
  • Food Inspection
  • Check Payment Processing
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Dining Customer Service
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Liquor, Wine and Food Service
  • Customer Service and Rapport
Experience
Bartender/Server, 08/2018 - 12/2020
American Golf Corporation Los Angeles, CA,
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
  • Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
  • Resolved customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Greeted newly seated guests promptly, filled water glasses and brought bread to table.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
  • Implemented sanitary food handling, holding and service protocols.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
  • Documented food orders and ran items to guest tables in dining room.
  • Set up tables and counters to prepare dining and serving areas.
  • Reset tables between guests, refilled condiments and wiped down surfaces.
  • Completed final preparations of dishes and quickly delivered items to customers.
  • Relayed orders and special requests to cooks.
  • Reviewed daily specials, menu changes and service specifications.
  • Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
  • Cross-trained as host and helped with tasks such as greeting diners and escorting guests.
  • Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
  • Monitored inventory to provide needed supplies to servers and bartenders.
Research Assistant, 03/2015 - 10/2020
University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine Doral, FL,
  • Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
  • Implemented quality control measures for research methodologies.
  • Responded to emails relating to research.
  • Reviewed print and online resources to gather information.
  • Entered data into computer databases and job-related software.
  • Interacted and connected with diverse range of participants, both in person and by telephone.
  • Scheduled appointments with test subjects over telephone and through email.
  • Recording data precisely and managed source documentation.
  • Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Campus Liaison, 09/2012 - 03/2015
Landry's Redondo Beach, CA,
  • Created positive and rewarding client experiences through warm and friendly customer interactions.
  • Promoted Student Life by educating students and prospect students about offerings.
  • Took high-quality photographs of products to support social media campaigns.
  • Attended countless promotional events to promote student life on campus and at the State and Federal level.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers and students to accomplish goals and address issues related to our college.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Server/Bartender, 06/2003 - 10/2009
Olive Garden City, STATE,
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
  • Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
  • Resolved customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science, Expected in 05/2015
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Dakota County Technical College - Rosemount, MN
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Dakota County Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender/Server
  • Research Assistant
  • Campus Liaison
  • Server/Bartender

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science

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