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SERVER AND COOK
Summary

High-energy restaurant professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Smoothly set up reservations, coordinate events and monitor routine dining room activities. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient in prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks.

Hardworking Bar waiter with proven relationship-building and time management abilities in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable customer service skills. Strive to meet every patron need, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.

Self-motivated and dependable server, capable of achieving high performance with minimal supervision. Proficient in assisting guests with reservations, takeout orders and general inquiries. Offering five years of experience working in Restauarant and food Industry.

Skills
  • Dining and cooking cleanup
  • Servers and storage
  • Application and server monitoring
  • Harden network and server infrastructure
  • Cooking time understanding
  • Server and System Administration
  • Building trust and rapport
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Station standards and procedures
  • Staff development and leadership
Experience
02/2020 to Current
Server and CookPerkins Restaurant & Bakery － Bismarck, ND
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
08/2019 to 01/2020
Bar WaiterBlarney Stone － Bismarck, ND
  • Communicated with patrons to offer friendly service and determine needs.
  • Sprayed all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
  • Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses.
  • Aligned behaviors with local, state and federal alcohol regulations by thoroughly checking identification prior to serving.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Collected glassware from patrons and vacant tables.
  • Honed bartending skills by assisting bartender with high-volume shifts.
  • Explained preparation of various menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods to customers.
  • Performed with professionalism and focus on quality at all times.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness.
11/2018 to 07/2019
Front WaiterOlive Garden － Bismarck, ND
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Served patrons daily at Olive Garden restaurant with consistent recommendations for exceptional service.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling over orders each day.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Answered phones politely and promptly, accurately recording and confirming reservations.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
  • Assisted in preparing for special functions and banquets by setting up and taking down tables and chairs and decorating.
Education and Training
05/2014
High School DiplomaCentury High School. Bismarck ND － Bismarck, ND
Additional Information

References:

1. Gaby Williams

Cellphone number: 701-425-3524

2. Deanna Wade

Cellphone number: 509-850-5304

3. Matthew Wessels

Cellphone number: 701-415-5581

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
  • Blarney Stone
  • Olive Garden

School Attended

  • Century High School. Bismarck ND

Job Titles Held:

  • Server and Cook
  • Bar Waiter
  • Front Waiter

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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