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Summary

I've now gained over 20yrs experience working in high-vol environments. Which has given me a deep passion for restaurants. I've become to understand just how important teamwork is now. One of the reasons I support using the buddy system always. After all it's are Guest we're here for day end and out. I feel I've achieved excellent guest satisfaction and feed back. There is a up self lefting feeling I get from it. I feel I'm a asset now to any restaurant because of the experience I've gain and learn over the years. That has also became like a second nature or common sense as well.

Skills
  • Dish preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary Art
  • ServSafe certified
  • Food handlers card
  • OSHA
  • Focused and disciplined
  • High volume production capability
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Team-oriented
  • Effective prioritization
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Multitasking
Experience
Cook
Birmingham, AL5 guys burgers/Feb 2018 to Nov 2019
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Made recommendations to [Job title] regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Server
Fultondale, ALOcharles/May 2019 to Sep 2019
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Provided exceptional service to [Number] customers per day at [Type] establishment.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Upsold customers and optimized table-turns to outperform average sales by [Number]%.
  • Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
  • Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
  • Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
  • Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Prepared and served cold, hot and [Type] beverages to guests.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Server
Birmingham, ALIHOP/Apr 2015 to Dec 2017
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Provided exceptional service to [Number] customers per day at [Type] establishment.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Upsold customers and optimized table-turns to outperform average sales by [Number]%.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
  • Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Communicated with event coordinators to verify appropriate and adequate accommodations for larger parties.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Presented patrons with menus and specials promptly after seating, following up to address questions before taking orders.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
  • Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
  • Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Server
Birmingham, ALDenny's/Mar 2012 to Dec 2016
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Provided exceptional service to [Number] customers per day at [Type] establishment.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Upsold customers and optimized table-turns to outperform average sales by [Number]%.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
  • Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaFultondale HighMay 2000Fultondale, AL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • 5 guys burgers
  • Ocharles
  • IHOP
  • Denny's

School Attended

  • Fultondale High

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Server

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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