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WAITRESS
Summary
  • Sociable waitress skilled at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Enthusiastic team player successful at multitasking and delivering friendly, prompt service to all customers. Well-versed in maintaining clean and orderly tables, making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties such as reconciling cash drawers and restocking items to prepare for following shift.
  • Motivated childcare professional brings unique understanding of childhood needs and care to in-home environment. Handles diverse child and household priorities by applying strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Highly responsible and diligent with strong communication skills. Innovative Nanny with expertise in successfully managing parental expectations. Provides clear guidelines to promote positive behavior patterns. Unique understanding of special considerations governing school and home-life balance. Patient Childcare professional familiar with caring for infant- to toddler-age children. Clear understanding of mental and physical development issues, health concerns and nutrition. Resourceful approach to promoting social and academic awareness while having fun.
  • Communicative Nanny driven to facilitate easy transition for young children into school. Incorporates stimulating activities into daily routines to promote healthy mental and social development. Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance.
  • Cheerful waitress always ready to help team members by taking on additional tasks. Skilled at making customers feel welcome and answering any concerns. Efficiently maintain all service standards and follow safe service regulations.
Skills
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Menu memorization
  • High-volume dining
  • Service prioritization
  • Safe food handling
  • Sales Techniques
  • Table setting arrangements
  • Relationship management
  • Dining customer service
  • Food safety understanding
  • Check payment processing
  • Dish preparation
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Table Bussing
  • Menu knowledge
  • Food inspection
  • Liquor, wine and food service
  • Activities Planning
  • Social integration
  • Academic support
  • Behavior modification
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Educational support
  • Light housekeeping
  • Tutoring
  • Child development expert
  • Activity and Event Planning
  • Childcare Techniques
  • Enrichment activities
  • Child psychology knowledge
  • Superior communication skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Friendly
  • Effective team leader
  • Family-oriented
  • Professional babysitter
  • Dependable
  • People-oriented
  • Flexible
  • Reliable
  • Great organizational Skills
  • Team Player
Experience
Waitress02/2018 to 11/2019Novatos Bar & GrillNorfolk, MA
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • Increased sales of high margin menu items through effective upselling.
  • Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Communicated with event coordinators to verify appropriate and adequate accommodations for larger parties.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Private Nanny03/2013 to 12/2017Devon CordellNorfolk, MA
  • Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television or other detrimental influences.
  • Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
  • Enforced disciplinary limits to create structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
  • Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe, accessible area.
  • Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas.
  • Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
  • Calculated amount owed for services and collected payment from parents.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Provided safe and efficient transportation to and from activities and events.
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
Private Nanny04/2015 to 09/2017Katherine BarrettWalpole, MA
  • Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television or other detrimental influences.
  • Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
  • Enforced disciplinary limits to create structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe, accessible area.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
  • Assisted children with homework and implemented school material in practical, everyday activity.
  • Built relationships with and encouraged social development within children by discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
  • Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
  • Checked homework and assisted with schoolwork and studying to bolster academic aptitude.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas.
  • Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
  • Calculated amount owed for services and collected payment from parents.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Researched food allergies to better understand and provide higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Provided safe and efficient transportation to and from activities and events.
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
Private Nanny03/2007 to 10/2013Suzanne GriffinNorfolk, MA
  • Built relationships with and encouraged social development within children by discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
  • Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
  • Provided direct-care services for three children of varying ages, promoting safe, healthy and fun lifestyle.
  • Assisted children with homework and implemented school material in practical, everyday activity.
  • Checked homework and assisted with schoolwork and studying to bolster academic aptitude.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
  • Supervised children during parental absences.
  • Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.
  • Cleaned and tidied house, including doing laundry, sweeping and mopping floors and dusting.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
  • Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe, accessible area.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Taught children safe behavior such as seeking adult assistance when crossing street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
  • Provided safe and efficient transportation to and from activities and events.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children between ages of newborn and five years old to stimulate development.
  • Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout each day to promote mental and emotional development.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Calculated amount owed for services and collected payment from parents.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies12/2020Framingham State UniversityFramingham, MA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Novatos Bar & Grill
  • Devon Cordell
  • Katherine Barrett
  • Suzanne Griffin

School Attended

  • Framingham State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Waitress
  • Private Nanny

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Liberal Studies 12/2020

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