Waitress Resume Example Company Name - Cape Canaveral, Florida

WAITRESS

Summary

Sociable and hard working 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.

Skills

High-volume dining
Menu memorization
Point of Sale (POS) system operations
Dish preparation
Liquor, wine and food service
Wine pairings
Food inspection
Price memorization

Regulatory compliance
Effective customer upselling
Table Bussing
Dining customer service
Check payment processing
Food safety understanding
Safe food handling
Service prioritization

Experience

Company Name | City, StateWaitress01/2020 - 05/2021

Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
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.
Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.

Company Name | City, StateWaitress04/2019 - 01/2020

Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Updated customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
Increased sales of high margin menu items through effective upselling.
Rearranged tables and chairs, located or rolled extra silverware and [Action] to prepare for large groups.
Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.

Company Name | City, StateWaitress05/2018 - 04/2019

Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
Rearranged tables and chairs, located or rolled extra silverware and [Action] to prepare for large groups.
Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School | City, StateHigh School Diploma05/2017

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Waitress Resume Example

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