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Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary

Highly proactive manager with 2 years of experience in team leadership in a Fine Dining industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. I have excellent communication and staff management skills. I hold myself high to a well rounded work ethic and I am always motivated to learn and grow in any environment.

Skills
  • Anticipating Problems
  • Money Handling
  • Staffing and Sales Reporting
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Investigating Complaints
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Front of House Management
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Guest Relations
  • Dining Room Management
Education
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Expected in ā€“ ā€“ : Marketing And Hospitality Management - GPA :
South Forsyth High School Cumming, GA, Expected in 05/2018 ā€“ ā€“ High School Diploma : - GPA :
Work History
Bass Pro Shops - Restaurant Manager
Bradenton, FL, 06/2020 - Current
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
  • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
Senior Lifestyle Corporation - Server
Olney, IL, 05/2018 - 06/2020
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Mcdonald's - Host/Server
Anaheim, CA, 03/2016 - 05/2018
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Host
Millbury, MA, 10/2015 - 05/2016
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Recorded available tables after seating each party using specialized seating software.
  • Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
  • Checked and restocked server areas and organized and got change for front counter.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
  • Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
  • Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
  • Prepared dining room for special upcoming functions by decorating and generating special group menus.
  • Assisted FOH and BOH staff with preparing for events to coordinate smooth execution to maximize guest satisfaction.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Kennesaw State University
  • South Forsyth High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Restaurant Manager
  • Server
  • Host/Server
  • Host

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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