Server Resume Example Company Name - Tallahassee, Florida

SERVER

Summary

Hardworking Server with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty. Sociable Server skilled at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Enthusiastic team player successful at multitasking and delivering friendly, prompt service to all customers. Well-versed in maintaining clean and orderly tables, making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties such as reconciling cash drawers and restocking items to prepare for following shift. Dynamic server with 3 years in FOH and BOH functions. Engaging communicator with exceptional customer service and food handling skills. Capable of memorizing menu items and orders, upselling additional products and taking accurate drink and food orders. Skilled Server 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. Results-driven Waitress with many years of service experience supporting daily operations of dining room and kitchen areas, restaurant maintenance procedures and quality standards. Skillful in setting up food stations, accurately recording orders and assisting guests in making menu choices. Reliable, customer service-driven team player.

Skills

Food safety understanding
High-volume dining
Point of Sale (POS) system operations
Effective customer upselling
Price memorization
Check payment processing
Table Bussing
Liquor, wine and food service
Dining customer service
Menu memorization
Relationship management
Safe food handling
Sales Techniques
Food inspection
Credit and cash transactions
Payment processing

POS systems
Product recommendations
Cash register operation
Cash drawer balancing
Customer assistance
Scanner operations
Loss prevention
Cash counting machine operations
Issue resolution
Merchandise restocking
Ordering and stocking
Cash management
Client satisfaction
Coordination skills
Active listening
Teambuilding

Experience

Company Name | City, StateServer05/2018 - Current

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.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
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.
Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to create appealing tables.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
Requested photo identification from patrons ordering alcoholic beverages to verify legal age of consumption.
Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals.
Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.

Company Name | City, StateStyle Consultant01/2018 - 12/2019

Verified pleasing product display and accessibility for client's shopping experience by monitoring sales floor, stocking inventory and replenishing products.
Designed and displayed innovative store and window displays using tasteful mannequins and visual images.
Guided clients to imaginative clothing and accessory combinations via brainstorming and expert direction attuned to client's taste and needs.
Focused attention solely on client through entire sales process, including closing sale, cashiering, packaging and offers for further help.
Educated clients regarding future promotions, sales and upcoming events, stressing potential benefits to client.
Extended sales support to fitting room by proposing complementary products and checking in periodically to offer fashion expertise and perspective.
Oversaw overall department operation, engaging in loss prevention, cashiering, client questions and store maintenance.
Developed inventive and compelling base sales pitch, customizing it to meet specific client passions.
Recommended styles and treatments based on clients' needs and appearances.
Maintained distinct cleanliness of work and shared areas while serving about 75-100 customers daily.
Kept work area clean and neat to stay productive.
Maintained safety protocols by ensuring proper and safe handling of equipment and materials.
Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.

Company Name | City, StateCashier05/2017 - 05/2018

Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
Increased sale percentages daily by suggesting specific purchases to customers.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
Scanned customer purchases, supporting transactions to streamline sales process.
Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
Resolved customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns for remediation.
Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.

Education and Training

College of Central Florida | City, StateAssociate of Arts in Health Administration06/2017

Resume Overview

School Attended

College of Central Florida

Job Titles Held:

Server
Style Consultant
Cashier

Degrees

Associate of Arts in Health Administration

Server Resume Example

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