Server resume example

Rebuild crewhousing for drilling crews at H&P Drilling, minor electrical, minor plumbing, and flooring

• Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
• Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
• Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
• Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
• Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
• Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
• Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
• Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverage options.
• Adhered to minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
• Provided exceptional service to [Number] customers per day at [Type] establishment.
• Upsold customers and optimized table-turns to outperform average sales by [Number]%.
• Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
• Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
• Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in [Number]-compartment sink.
• Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
• Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
• Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
• Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
• Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
• Rearranged tables and chairs, located or rolled extra silverware and [Action] to prepare for large groups.
• Prepared and served cold, hot and [Type] beverages to guests.
• Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
• Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
• Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.

• Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
• Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
• Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
• Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
• Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.