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FOOD SERVER
Summary
Skills
Experience
10/2017 to 05/2020
Food ServerTerratron - Mankato , MN
  • Collected empty plates and glasses to minimize bussing requirements between customers
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selections
01/2015 to 01/2017
Food ServerTerratron - Bloomington , MN
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Inventoried food supplies to determine needs and replenish stations.
  • Collected empty plates and glasses to minimize bussing requirements between customers.
  • Responded quickly to customer concerns and inquiries and provided appropriate answers, escalating major issues to [Job Title] immediately.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Worked with bar staff to obtain alcoholic beverages and refills for customers throughout restaurant.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Placed dishes, utensils and beverages on food trays for delivery to rooms and confirmed that individuals received ordered meals.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverage options.
  • Welcomed incoming patrons and seated at optimal locations based on individual preferences and server balancing requirements.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Provided exceptional service to [Number] customers per day at [Type] establishment.
  • Relayed orders and special requests to cooks, monitoring finished dishes for accuracy with preferences.
  • Set up tables and counters to prepare dining and serving areas.
  • Reset tables between guests, including refilling condiments and wiping down all surfaces.
  • Completed final preparations of dishes and quickly delivered items to customers.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Communicated with event coordinators to verify appropriate and adequate accommodations for larger parties.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
10/2008 to 11/2011
Food ServerTerratron - Mankato , MN

Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.

  • Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Inventoried food supplies to determine needs and replenish stations.
  • Collected empty plates and glasses to minimize bussing requirements between customers.
  • Responded quickly to customer concerns and inquiries and provided appropriate answers, escalating major issues to [Job Title] immediately.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Worked with bar staff to obtain alcoholic beverages and refills for customers throughout restaurant.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Provided exceptional service to [Number] customers per day at [Type] establishment.
  • Placed dishes, utensils and beverages on food trays for delivery to rooms and confirmed that individuals received ordered meals.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverage options.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Welcomed incoming patrons and seated at optimal locations based on individual preferences and server balancing requirements.
  • Relayed orders and special requests to cooks, monitoring finished dishes for accuracy with preferences.
  • Set up tables and counters to prepare dining and serving areas.
  • Reset tables between guests, including refilling condiments and wiping down all surfaces.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table.
  • Requested photo identification from patrons ordering alcoholic beverages to verify legal age of consumption.
  • Communicated with event coordinators to verify appropriate and adequate accommodations for larger parties.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs, located or rolled extra silverware and [Action] to prepare for large groups.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in [Number]-compartment sink.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Prepared and served cold, hot and [Type] beverages to guests.
  • Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • 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.
  • Sent orders to kitchen staff by [Action].
  • Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
  • Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
  • Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
  • Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
  • Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
  • Upsold customers and optimized table-turns to outperform average sales by [Number]%.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Presented patrons with menus and specials promptly after seating, following up to address questions before taking orders.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
  • Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
  • Inventoried food supplies to determine needs and replenish stations.
  • Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
  • Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
Education and Training
05/1997
High School DiplomaTavares High School - City, State
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