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BARTENDER / WAITRESS
Summary

My name is Jessie Sirivath, I am 23 years old, and I have been in the food service industry for about 5 1/2 years. I have been a waitress since 16 years old, and have been a bartender for 2 years. I have always been drawn to people, and it all starts with hospitality. I believe that kindness and hard work can make all the difference in a restaurant, and that is what I have to offer.

Skills
  • Menu memorization
  • High-volume dining
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Sales Techniques
  • Liquor, wine and food service
  • Relationship management
  • Table Bussing
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Price memorization
  • Menu knowledge
  • Food inspection
  • Dining customer service
  • Check payment processing
  • Safe food handling
  • Table setting arrangements
  • Food safety understanding
  • Service prioritization
  • Hors d'oeuvres service
  • Dish preparation
Experience
08/2017 to 01/2021
Bartender / WaitressPressbox Grille & Bar － Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Increased sales of high margin menu items through effective upselling.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
06/2016 to 01/2018
Photo EditorAmy Becker Photography － Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Negotiated licensure and ownership of photos for publication and photographers.
  • Scheduled studio time for photoshoots and contacted subjects and photographers.
  • Maintained camera and photography equipment and performed repairs.
  • Adjusted apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus according to combinations of factors, including lighting, depth of field, subject motion and exposure speed.
  • Cropped, manipulated and performed color-balance for final images.
  • Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
  • Monitored studio for adequate quantities of supplies.
  • Set up precise photographic measurements and control equipment.
  • Collaborated with clients to guarantee satisfaction with photos.
  • Photographed special events, including weddings, parties and school portraits.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
01/2014 to 01/2016
WaitressPad Thai － Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Education and Training
05/2016
High School DiplomaMount Pleasant High School － Mount Pleasant, IA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Pressbox Grille & Bar
  • Amy Becker Photography
  • Pad Thai

School Attended

  • Mount Pleasant High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender / Waitress
  • Photo Editor
  • Waitress

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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