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SERVER
Summary
Experience
10/2019 - 12/2020Vivi's Italian Garden - ServerSt Joseph, MI
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Attended to new customers quickly to inquire about drinks and start off dining experience with prompt beverage service.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Partnered with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Arranged place settings with clean, chip-free plates and utensils to beautify table.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Adhered to minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • 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.
08/2016 - 10/2020Chillis bar and grill - ServerSt Joseph, MI
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Partnered with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverages.
07/2019 - 09/2020Texas Corral Restaurants Inc. - ServerBenton Harbor, MI
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Partnered with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
10/2018 - 12/2019Papa Vinos - Server and DishwasherSt Joseph, MI
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Arranged place settings with clean, chip-free plates and utensils to beautify table.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
  • Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
  • Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
  • Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
  • Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
  • Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Skills
  • High-volume dining
  • Buffet setup and takedown
  • Menu memorization
  • Menu knowledge
  • Food safety understanding
  • Food inspection
  • Dining customer service
  • Prompt table clearance
  • Effective sales techniques
  • Sales techniques
  • Relationship management
  • Conflict and dispute resolution
  • Service prioritization
  • In-depth food and wine knowledge
  • Safe food handling
  • Quality control
Education and Training
Lake Michigan CollegeBenton Harbor, MISome College (No Degree): General Studies

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Vivi's Italian Garden
  • Chillis bar and grill
  • Texas Corral Restaurants Inc.
  • Papa Vinos

School Attended

  • Lake Michigan College

Job Titles Held:

  • Server
  • Server and Dishwasher

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) : General Studies

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