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Summary

I am a hard and serious worker with a great positive attitude. I work with a smile on my face and I am very professional. I take my career serious and love communicating with the public community.

Skills

People skills

  • Menu memorization
  • Buffet setup and takedown
  • Check payment processing
  • Hors d'oeuvres service
  • Liquor, wine and food service
  • Table setting arrangements

Communication skills

Phone skills

Experience
Server
Lexington, VANikos grille/Mar 2012 to Mar 2020
  • 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.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • 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.
  • Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
  • Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • Sent orders to kitchen staff by [Action].
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Flower and Decor
Lexington, VAUniversity florists/Mar 2019 to Nov 2019
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including [Task] and [Task].
  • Maintained updated [Type] knowledge through [Task] and [Task].
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Barback / Server
Lexington, VAThe palms/Jan 2009 to Feb 2012
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
  • Checked identification for each person purchasing alcohol.
  • Checked patron identification and monitored guests to control service and limit over-intoxication.
  • Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Backed up cashier staff to process customer orders and payments.
  • Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
  • Replenished bar glasses, garnishes and condiments.
  • Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and discarded trash.
  • Verified adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays and restocked low items.
  • Took food and drinks to bar and table customers.
  • Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
  • Studied bartenders to learn recipes for different mixed cocktails.
  • Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Applied proactive and resourceful nature to create pleasant guest experiences.
  • Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
Winder Operator
Glasgow, VABurlington industries /Aug 2004 to Aug 2008
  • Inspected final products to verify conformance with specifications and assign grades.
  • Enhanced yarn strength, smoothness and uniformity with skilled operation of [Type] equipment.
  • Tended to as many as [Number] machines at once, monitoring operations and adjusting settings to maintain production levels.
  • Studied guides, samples and specification sheets to identify and implement correct machine setup plans.
  • Documented production data in daily logs and discussed levels with supervisor to optimize approaches.
  • Replenished supplies with full packages to keep production moving smoothly.
  • Installed and aligned equipment components to prepare for operation and minimize errors.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Education and Training
GEDParty McCluer High SchoolBuena Vista, VA
General Knowledge Dabney S Lancaster Community CollegeClifton Forge, VA

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Nikos grille
  • University florists
  • The palms
  • Burlington industries

School Attended

  • Party McCluer High School
  • Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Server
  • Flower and Decor
  • Barback / Server
  • Winder Operator

Degrees

  • GED
    General Knowledge

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