Server resume example

• Created and enforced standard recipes and instructions to streamline meal, snack and beverage preparation.
• Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
• Checked establishment, service stands and aisle area cleanliness before welcoming guests.
• Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
• Analyzed and generated end-of-shift and product inventory reports for performance and quality tracking purposes.
• Completed daily procedure checklist and communicated changes to servers and kitchen staff.
• Established team strengths and weaknesses and exploited opportunities to boost employee output and customer satisfaction.
• Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
• Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
• Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining Number% accuracy.
• Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
• Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
• Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.

• Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
• 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.

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• Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
• Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
• Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
• Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
• Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
• Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

• Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
• Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
• Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
• Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
• Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
• Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
• Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
• Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
• Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
• Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.