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FOOD SERVER
Summary

Results-driven Waitress with over 10 years of service experience supporting daily operations of dining room and kitchen areas, restaurant maintenance procedures and quality standards. Skillful in setting up food stations, accurately recording orders and assisting guests in making menu choices. Reliable, customer service-driven team player.

Skills
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Table setting arrangements
  • Menu memorization
  • High-volume dining
  • Safe food handling
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity tp issues and needs of customers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Organized, Dedicated, and Positive attitude at all levels with job duties,staff and cliental
  • Safe/Money volt reliable
  • Developing, Creating and implementing staff schedules without conflict
  • Food Safety and Nutrition knowledge
  • Able to stay calm, cool, and collected during peak hours of operation
Experience
09/2019 - 02/2020
Vineyard Restaurant & Bar － Lemoore, CAFood Server
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Relayed orders and special requests to cooks, monitoring finished dishes for accuracy with preferences.
  • 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.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Collected empty plates and glasses to minimize bussing requirements between customers.
08/2018 - 07/2019
Shari's Restaurant － Corvallis, ORFood Server
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Reset tables between guests, including refilling condiments and wiping down all surfaces.
  • 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.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • 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 manager immediately.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
10/2010 - 05/2017
Poker Palace Casino － Las Vegas, NVFood Server/Bartender
  • Welcomed incoming patrons and seated at optimal locations based on individual preferences and server balancing requirements.
  • Worked with bar staff to obtain alcoholic beverages and refills for customers throughout restaurant.
  • Collected empty plates and glasses to minimize bussing requirements between customers.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Reset tables between guests, including refilling condiments and wiping down all surfaces.
  • Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
03/2005 - 12/2010
Omelet House － Las Vegas, NVFood Server
  • 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.
  • Reset tables between guests, including refilling condiments and wiping down all surfaces.
  • Collected empty plates and glasses to minimize bussing requirements between customers.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
Education and Training
Temple City High SchoolTemple City, CAHigh School Diploma
Pasadena City CollegePasadena, CA
Certifications

Food Handler Certification

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Vineyard Restaurant & Bar
  • Shari's Restaurant
  • Poker Palace Casino
  • Omelet House

School Attended

  • Temple City High School
  • Pasadena City College

Job Titles Held:

  • Food Server
  • Food Server/Bartender

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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