sales associate resume example

• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
• Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
• Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
• 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.
• Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
• Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
• Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
• Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
• Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
• Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
• Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
• Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
• Collected orders and relayed them to bartenders quickly and accurately.
• Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
• Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
• Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and Action prior to arrival of large groups.

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• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• 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.
• Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
• Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
• Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
• Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
• Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
• 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.
• Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
• 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.
• Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
• Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
• Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
• Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
• Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
• Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
• Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
• Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
• Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
• Collected orders and relayed them to bartenders quickly and accurately.