event server resume example with 9+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary
Dedicated Catering Server offering over 3 years in field. Skilled at setting up and breaking down catering functions, maintaining supplies and holding to first-rate standards of presentation and service. Skillfully build rapport with diners and solve issues independently to maximize diner satisfaction.
Skills
Plating and presentation
Tray passing
Buffet experience
Table Bussing
Buffet setup and takedown
Education and Training
Piedmont Hills High SchoolSan Jose, CAExpected in :General EducationGPA:Status
Trinity CollegeSan Jose, CA, Expected in 06/2000Certificate:Massage TherapyGPA:Status
Experience
EliorEvent Server
Raymond, MS, 12/2019Current
Set up and tore down all catering services in banquet halls and at customer locations.
Worked multi-course dinners with pre-plated foods.
Loaded supplies and food into delivery vans and unloaded at events.
Plated food and assessed plate presentation.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area for Chefs.
Supported chefs in food preparation, plating and presentation.
Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to guests.
Adhered to food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Interacted with wait staff, and culinary team, to fulfill special customer requests and met restaurant's exacting food and service standards.
Relayed orders and special requests to cooks.
Controlled and oversaw dishes before being served.
Completed final preparations of dishes and insured quick delivery items to customers.
Stocked and maintained expo line. Prepped, replenished and set up Expo station and line as needed and maintained highest sanitary standards.
Interacted with wait staff, front-of-house team and management and culinary team, fulfilled special customer requests and met restaurant's exacting food and service standards.
Assistant Banquets CoOrdinator (2yrs)
Attended and monitored events direct staff and monitored and handles any guest change requests.
Orchestrated breakdown of rooms and cleanup to return event spaces to its original order.
Washed and polished Chaffers, Silverware, Glasses and plate/rs if needed. set-up banquet items and arranged silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
Organized and laid setup buffet equipment, food displays and other items such as Tables, Chairs, and tableware.
Supervised companies events staff.
Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism and maintained positive and productive atmosphere to enhance our Guest Experience.
Worked throughout function to keep room and all stations neat, clean and stocked.
Broke down room/s and returned all items to their designated area.
Performed complete cleaning of all surfaces, furniture and floors in banquet room, before and after events.
Insured Portable Bar/s stocked with supplies needed for event.
Worked in close collaboration guest and team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Organized event floor/rooms, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
Food Runner (1yr)
Completed final preparations of dishes and quickly delivered items to customers.
Memorized dining room floor plans and understood seat number system.
Assisted servers to optimize guest dining experience.
Monitored tables for guest needs and customer service opportunities.
Managed final preparation of food and dishes, controlled and oversaw dishes before being served, reviewed and improved service processes and eliminated obstacles.
Server/Cocktail Server, Barback (3Months)
Operated POS terminals and handheld to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers. Handled cash and credit card payments.
Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens..
Handled special customer requests for separate checks and menu substitutions.
Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies. Replenished bar glasses, garnishes and condiments.
Checked patron identification and monitored guests to control service and limit over-intoxication.
Backed up cashier staff to process customer orders and payments.
Executed cash transactions quickly and accurately.
Studied bartenders to learn recipes for different mixed cocktails.
Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
Prepared new garnishes, juices and other perishables daily.
Took drink orders from tables and bar area and relayed to bartenders.
Made some alcohol and beverage orders for clients.
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