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SERVER
Summary

Outgoing server skilled at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Talent for adapting to changing menus and policies and independently handling customer issues. Analytical problem-solver successful at managing time and preparing for future guests with efficient side work.

Skills
  • Customer assistance
  • Money handling
  • Dispute mediation
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Inventory management
  • Assessed customer product needs and interests in order to best recommend suitable items.
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Menu knowledge
  • Prompt table clearance
Experience
Server, Company Name, August 2018-CurrentCity, State
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
Server, Company Name, May 2018-August 2018City, State
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
Retail Sales Associate, Company Name, November 2015-May 2016City, State
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
  • Provided every customer with professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets.
  • Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Bagged, wrapped and packaged purchases according to customer needs.
  • Initiated friendly conversation with each customer to determine level of assistance required.
  • Supported managers with organizing store and showcasing new items in eye-catching displays.
  • Calculated pricing, scanned tags, applied discounts, collected payment and offered receipts to process transactions.
  • Drove sales by effectively upselling and cross-selling products to maximize profitability.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaSummit High School, , CityStateMay 2016
Bachelor of ScienceNursing, , University of Tennessee At Chattanooga, , CityExpected in December 2021
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Summit High School
  • University of Tennessee At Chattanooga

Job Titles Held:

  • Server
  • Retail Sales Associate

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Bachelor of Science

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