Waitress Resume Example
Personable and hard worker with background providing exemplary customer service in a variety of settings. Practiced in use of POS systems and proficient in money handling. Deliver effective loss prevention and thorough product knowledge with minimum instruction and training periods. Very fast learner with drive to be the best at any given task.
Responsible retail professional with excellent sales, service and interpersonal skills.
Committed to making every customer feel welcome and assist with any need. Team-oriented professional able to work well in collaborative environments and generate consistent personal sales accomplishments. Bringing 10 years' experience in customer service settings.
Upbeat, customer-focused Sales Associate. Flexible and approachable, with strong organizational and time management skills. Able to deliver memorable guest experience through welcoming interactions and extensive product knowledge.
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City, StateCompany Name/May 2010 to Current
- Ensured that customers feel that they have had more than adequate and friendly service each visit.
- Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling a large volume of orders each day.
- Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
- Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
- Increased sales of key menu items through effective upselling.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to any and all questions.
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
City, StateCompany Name/Jun 2015 to Apr 2018
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards and productivity.
- Planned and prepared workflow schedules, delegating tasks for 7-member team.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands based on season and other factors.
- Completed inventory audits monthly to identify sales, losses, and project future demands.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize team productivity.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
City, StateCompany Name/May 2011 to Jun 2012
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment.
- Recorded information about behavior, nutrition intake, and hygiene/diaper changes, etc.
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care and proper supervison.
- Delivered exceptional care and nurturing to groups of children between ages 0 and 12.
- Led children in tidying up, handwashing and friendly actions to teach responsibility and healthy social engagement.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate lessons involving reading, crafts, music and movement.
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and work areas.
- Kept children safe and secure at all times.
- National Honor Society Member throughout high school.
- Sole student selected for residential Governor's School at UVA Wise for Carroll County Public Schools (2010).
- Member of CCHS MACC team (2010).
- Honor Roll student throughout high school.
- FCA Member throughout high school.
- Ranked in Top 25% of 2011 class.
- Graduated with an advanced diploma with four governmental seals of excellence.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Carroll County Public High School
Job Titles Held:
- Waitress
- Assistant Manager
- Child Caregiver
Degrees
- High School Diploma
