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SERVER
Summary
Experience
10/2019 - 12/20203T Culinary, Inc - ServerDenver , CO
- 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 - 10/20203T Culinary, Inc - ServerCO, State
- 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 - 09/2020Affinity Living Group - ServerSpruce Pine , NC
- 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 DishwasherCity , STATE
- 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 CollegeCity, StateSome College (No Degree): General Studies
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School Attended
- Lake Michigan College
Job Titles Held:
- Server
- Server and Dishwasher
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree) : General Studies
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