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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

Hardworking 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, capable of achieving high performance with minimal supervision. Proficient in assisting guests with reservations, takeout orders and general inquiries. Offering some experience working with food.

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.

Goal-focused, well-versed in fast paced busy restaurant settings. Driven to go above and beyond to satisfy customers, improve operations and support team members. Maximize table turnover to take advantage of every sales opportunity without sacrificing service.

Skills
  • Food safety understanding
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Dining customer service
  • Table setting arrangements
  • Menu knowledge
  • High-volume dining
  • Buffet setup and takedown
  • Dish preparation
  • Bussing expertise
  • Price memorization
  • Prompt table clearance
  • Menu memorization
  • Relationship management
  • Safe food handling
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Conflict and dispute resolution
  • Quality control
Experience
Server, 12/2019 - Current
Otg Houston, TX,
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Sent orders to kitchen staff by tickets.
  • Prepared and served cold and hot meals to guests.
  • Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Answered phones politely and promptly, accurately recording and confirming reservations.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Maintained indoor and outdoor dining areas by removing trash, wiping down tables and restocking napkin dispensers.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Dietary Aide, 07/2016 - 05/2018
Edgewood Estates Frenchburg, KY,
  • Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs with accuracy and speed.
  • Worked with health care to update cleaning protocols and increase aide efficiency.
  • Used the dishwasher to wash plates, cups, utensils, serving tools and cooking equipment. Very important to ALWAYS sterilize.
  • Assisted cooks with meal prep for over a 100 daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
  • Cleaned up tables and floors in dinning areas seating over 50 person residence.
  • Set over 25-30 tables before patients arrived to maintain efficiency of meal services.
Merchandise Handler, 06/2009 - 10/2010
Jordan's Furniture Mansfield, MA,
  • Prepared for new merchandise and promotions by building temporary displays and resetting existing sales space.
  • Maintained organized back storage room to support efficient restocking.
  • Helped customers locate products and processed special orders for customers seeking out-of-stock items.
  • Kept sales floor attractive and customer-ready by regularly recovering departments with fronted, organized and well-stocked merchandise.
  • Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
  • Communicated effectively with members of public in often crowded and noisy environments.
  • Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
  • Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
  • Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
  • Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
  • Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
Education and Training
GED: , Expected in 06/2009
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Windsor Central High School - Windsor, NY
GPA:

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  • Dietary Aide
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