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WAITRESS
Summary

Sociable waitress offering 6 year of experience in being 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.

Skills
Experience
Waitress|Healthcare Services Group - Bel Air , KY|11/2020 - Current
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
  • 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.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • 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.
Waitress|Healthcare Services Group - Belfast , ME|08/2019 - 11/2020
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
  • 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.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • 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.
Waitress|Healthcare Services Group - Biloxi , MS|08/2018 - 05/2019
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
  • Increased sales of high margin menu items through effective upselling.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • 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.
Waitress|Healthcare Services Group - Birmingham , AL|08/2016 - 07/2018
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, and desserts to increase profits.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
Education and Training
Southern Nash High School|City, State|06/2018High School Diploma
Dodge City Community College|City, StateSome College (No Degree): Nursing
Davis & Elkins College|City, StateSome College (No Degree): Community And Health Corporation

I am currently a junior at Davis and Elkins College. I have both an academic and athletic scholarship. I am scheduled to graduate in 2022.

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School Attended

  • Southern Nash High School
  • Dodge City Community College
  • Davis & Elkins College

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    Some College (No Degree) : Community And Health Corporation

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