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SERVER
Professional Summary

Dependable with many years experience successfully serving customers in busy, bar/ restaurants. Recognized for significantly increasing guest check averages by promoting appetizers, and specialty items. Collaborative, thoughtful team leader with clear, comprehensive and directive supervision.

Skills
  • Point of Sale Knowledge
  • Order Accuracy
  • Menu Memorization
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Guest Seating Arrangements
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Food Sales and Promotion
  • Daily Specials Memorization
  • Bill Computation
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Table Setting Knowledge
  • Cash handling expert
  • Beverage preparation
  • Tableside service
  • Dining area cleanliness
  • Sales expertise
  • Communication skills
  • Cash Handling
  • Food running
  • Food preparation
  • Banquet coordination
  • Food station setup
  • Front-of-house display creation
  • Item promotion
Work History
Server, 07/2018 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Cleaned and coordinated cleaning of indoor and outdoor dining spaces- wiping tables, placing trash in receptacles and replenishing supplies.
  • Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
  • Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
  • Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated service in an airport restaurant.
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated service in an airport restaurant.
Industrial Electrical Shop Manager, 07/2017 to 07/2018
Company Name – City, State
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Ordered parts for projects.
  • Built Electric panels per customer needs, by reading schematics, ordering necessary items, drilling, tapping, installing and wiring components, etc. then test them to make sure everything is correct.
  • Was in charge of payroll, gathering time, entering it and generating checks.
  • Was in charge of Accounts payable / Accounts Receivable.
Bartender / Manager , 07/2006 to 07/2017
Company Name – City, State
  • Operated POS for all customer orders, transactions, etc.
  • Responsible for Cash drawers.
  • Operated credit card machine.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Consulted with other management to organize special events and promotions such as Karaoke, Live Music, etc. to bring in new customers.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy.
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Conducted weekly inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
  • Recruited, hired and trained bartenders and servers and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
  • Orchestrated social functions including private parties, business meetings and formal engagements, golf tournaments, etc.
  • Requested official identification for Alcohol purchases and verified details, consistently meeting strict legal standards of underage sales.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • In charge of servers, and cooks, etc.
  • Collected time, and did payroll.
  • Stayed up-to-date on state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and maintained 100% compliance for inspections.
  • Assisted in preparing dining room for special upcoming functions, including decorating and generating and printing out special group menus.
Education
Certificate of Completion: C.A.D, 2018
CAD Institue - City
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • CAD Institue

Job Titles Held:

  • Server
  • Industrial Electrical Shop Manager
  • Bartender / Manager

Degrees

  • Certificate of Completion : C.A.D , 2018

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