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Jessica Claire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary

Sociable Waiter skilled at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Enthusiastic team player successful at multitasking and delivering friendly, prompt service to all customers. Well-versed in maintaining clean and orderly tables, making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties such as reconciling cash drawers and restocking items to prepare for following shift.

Skills

20+ years in the service industry

Can memorize up to 40 guest orders.

Amazing customer service all around!

  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Menu memorization
  • Food safety understanding
  • Safe food handling
  • Service prioritization
Experience
04/2018 to 03/2020
Server Your Life Senior Living Tallahassee, FL,
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
  • Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to create appealing tables.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
  • Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Developed strong and lasting resident relationships.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Greeted newly seated guests promptly, filled water glasses and brought bread to table.
  • Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
  • Implemented sanitary food handling, holding and service protocols.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
  • Documented food orders and ran items to guest tables in dining room.
  • Reset tables between guests, refilled condiments and wiped down surfaces.
  • Completed final preparations of dishes and quickly delivered items to customers.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Handled special customer requests for separate checks and menu substitutions.
  • Minimized customer wait times by taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Practiced safety and loss prevention procedures, adhering to universal precautions and infection control guidelines.
  • Monitored dining rooms for safety and customer needs, upholding high standards for service and experiences.
12/2013 to 04/2018
Assistant Manager, Server TGI Fridays City, STATE,
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Managed personnel scheduling, facilitating adequate coverage to meet demand.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
  • Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
08/2005 to 02/2012
Server, Bartender, Manager Oggi's Pizza And Brewing Co City, STATE,
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
  • Greeted and encouraged feedback from customers to implement in-store operational changes.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
  • Implemented special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
  • Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Ordered inventory to meet expected demand with adequate stock.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
  • Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to create appealing tables.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated store performance by receiving, analyzing and incorporating feedback from store inspections to implement action plans for improvements.
  • Maintained ongoing system for development, recruitment, recognition and retention of store crew and management.
  • Evaluated operational trends and proactively adjusted strategies to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.
  • Maintained list of ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Drove financial performance of assigned areas by verifying achieved sales and profit goals and implementing plans to correct deficiencies.
  • Planned and updated menus to accommodate customer preferences.
  • Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
Education and Training
Expected in 08/1999 to to
High School Diploma:
Home School Program - Yuma, AZ
GPA:
Status -

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Home School Program

Job Titles Held:

  • Server
  • Assistant Manager, Server
  • Server, Bartender, Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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