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Professional Summary

I am a 18 year old college student who is studying Psychology at the Community College Of Baltimore County. I am able to absorb criticism, I am very well-spoken. I have worked in an restaurant environment for four years and I would love to expand my abilities in other environments that will help further my career and my future. I am very well organized with my work and school.

Skills
  • Tableside service
  • Cleanliness
  • Performance improvement
  • Eager to learn
  • Self-motivated
  • Efficient
  • Cash handling expert
  • Communication skills
  • Sales expertise
  • Highly Organized
  • Responsible
  • "Team-Player"
Work History
01/2020 to 03/2020ServerCompany Name | City, State
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
  • Cleaned or coordinated cleaning of indoor and outdoor dining spaces, placed trash in receptacles and replenished supplies.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
  • Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
  • Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer as well as appropriate entree pairings, increasing daily beverage sales by [Amount]%.
  • Bussed and reset [Number] tables per shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Replenished food items and other supplies, which included paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
  • Served needs of more than [Number] customers in busy [Type] environment.
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
  • Increased sales from $[Number] to $[Number] by upselling [Product] to customers.
03/2018 to 03/2020ServerCompany Name | City, State
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
  • Cleaned or coordinated cleaning of indoor and outdoor dining spaces, placed trash in receptacles and replenished supplies.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
  • Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
  • Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer as well as appropriate entree pairings, increasing daily beverage sales by [Amount]%.
  • Bussed and reset [Number] tables per shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Replenished food items and other supplies, which included paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
  • Served needs of more than [Number] customers in busy [Type] environment.
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
  • Increased sales from $[Number] to $[Number] by upselling [Product] to customers.
08/2016 to 02/2018Food RunnerCompany Name | City, State
  • Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance.
  • Sanitized tables and followed proper cleaning methods to avoid food borne illnesses.
  • Assisted servers with table settings and beverage refills to support high-volume shifts.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations.
  • Answered questions from restaurant patrons regarding menu items.
  • Refilled condiments on each table when running low.
  • Promoted efficiency by removing empty dishes, glassware and silverware to shorten bussing times.
  • Greeted incoming guests and managed accurate seating based on customer desires and server loads.
  • Completed efficient table resets by wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments.
  • Delivered food items to tables ensuring each restaurant patron received correct order.
  • Conferred with cooks to produce accurate orders, verifying accuracy prior to delivery.
  • Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
  • Confirmed proper placement of products and side items while implementing special instructions.
  • Replenished food items and other supplies, which included paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Played key role in bolstering high-end dining experience by optimizing resources allocation.
  • Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
  • Added food items, dishes, beverages and utensils to trays and immediately distributed orders, using [Software] to confirm deliveries to correct rooms.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired employees to explain process flow and safety procedures.
  • Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Confirmed speed of service for all food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
  • Collaborated with bar staff to complete alcoholic beverage orders for guests in all dining areas.
  • Washed dishes, glasses and cutlery when dishwashing staff became overwhelmed.
  • Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
  • Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
  • Organized dining area based on reservations, minimizing waiting times.
  • Checked buffet and determined which food items needed to be refilled.
  • Selected food items from serving or storage areas and placed in dishes, on serving trays, or in takeout bags
  • Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality and appearance.
Education
06/2019High School DiplomaBaltimore Polytechnic Institute, City, State
No Degree | PsychologyThe Community College of Baltimore County, City, State
Organizing

I love to organize belongings. I love to color coordinate things. I help clean and organize my family and friends belongings as well as their house.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
  • The Community College of Baltimore County

Job Titles Held:

  • Server
  • Food Runner

Degrees

  • 06/2019 High School Diploma
    No Degree | Psychology

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