SEARCH

Server Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

Love this resume?Build Your Own Now
K
SERVER
Summary

Experienced Waitress bringing enthusiasm, dedication and exceptional work ethic. Trained in customer service with in-depth knowledge of any cuisine. Highly versatile and adaptable to fast-paced, changing restaurant environments with discerning customers and high standards.

High-energy restaurant professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Smoothly set up reservations, coordinate events and monitor routine dining room activities. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient in prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks.

Experienced food service professional with solid background in welcoming environments and willingness to take on any task to support team needs. Knowledgeable about safe food handling requirements and order taking. Successful at maximizing satisfaction with speedy assistance.

Ambitious Student committed to academic excellence. Prepared to implement diverse skill sets, technical proficiencies and new perspectives to leadership personnel.

Effective and knowledgeable student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Highly knowledgeable in all areas of study with solid academic achievement, demonstrated commitment and integrity.

Skills
  • Table setting arrangements
  • Buffet setup and takedown
  • Price memorization
  • Check payment processing
  • Food inspection
  • Bussing expertise
  • High-volume dining
  • Food safety understanding
  • Menu memorization
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Dining customer service
  • Menu knowledge
  • Prompt table clearance
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Effective sales techniques
  • In-depth food and wine knowledge
  • Quality control
  • Safe food handling
  • Sales techniques
  • Dining crew workflow optimization
  • Relationship management
  • Social media content creation
  • Citizenship promotion
  • Learning assessments
  • Research and analysis
  • Team development
  • Business correspondence
  • Field trip planning
  • Conflict management
  • Medical expertise
Experience
Server
Coushatta, LAThe York Chop/Sep 2019 to Current
  • Relayed orders and special requests to cooks, monitoring finished dishes for accuracy with preferences.
  • Assisted in preparing for special functions and banquets by setting up and taking down tables and chairs and decorating.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
  • Collected empty plates and glasses to minimize bussing requirements between customers.
  • Reset tables between guests, including refilling condiments and wiping down all surfaces.
  • Completed final preparations of dishes and quickly delivered items to customers.
  • Inspected restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies 1-2 times per shift.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested appetizers or other additional items to meet upsell goals.
  • Welcomed incoming patrons and seated at optimal locations based on individual preferences and server balancing requirements.
  • Wiped down and sanitized food preparation areas using dishcloths, hot water and cleaning products.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses.
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
  • Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Responded quickly to customer concerns and inquiries and provided appropriate answers, escalating major issues to the owner/manager immediately.
  • Checked menus to verify current selection availability and cleanliness.
  • Prepared dining and serving areas by setting up tables and counters.
  • Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
Cashier
Saline, LASaline High School/
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
  • Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor to return unsalable merchandise and obtain replacements for customers.
Server
Saline, LASaline High School Dinner Theater /
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaSaline High SchoolExpected in Apr 2021Saline, LA

Have all needed credits - now taking college level classes

Accomplishments
  • Academic Excellence Rewards
  • National Medical Recognizance
  • Honor Roll Student
  • Class President
  • 4-H president
  • Literary Rally Attendee
  • Active member of FBLA, Beta, FCA, and Prostart
Build Your Own Now

DISCLAIMER

Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The York Chop
  • Saline High School
  • Saline High School Dinner Theater

School Attended

  • Saline High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Server
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

Similar Resumes

View All
Server-resume-sample

Server

P.F Changs

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania