server resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary
Skilled [Job Title] offering expertise in order taking, money handling and product promotion. Greets guests with genuine smile, builds rapport and promotes enjoyable dining experience. Maintains thorough knowledge of menu to make recommendations.
Skills
Food safety understanding
Price memorization
Effective customer upselling
Dining customer service
High-volume dining
Menu memorization
Check payment processing
Point of Sale (POS) system operations
Menu knowledge
Education and Training
Austintown Fitch High SchoolAustintown , OhioExpected in 06/1996 ā āGED: - GPA:
Experience
Mod Pizza - Server Lansdowne, PA, 06/2005 - Current
Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
Presented patrons with menus and specials promptly after seating, following up to address questions before taking orders.
Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Mod Pizza - Server Lebanon, PA, 04/2003 - 06/2005
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Mod Pizza - Server Lynnwood, WA, 09/1998 - 04/2003
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
Presented patrons with menus and specials promptly after seating, following up to address questions before taking orders.
Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
Communicated with event coordinators to verify appropriate and adequate accommodations for larger parties.
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