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JC
Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) XXX-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with 3+ years history providing high-quality service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable individual with exceptional communication and multi-tasking ability. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Skills
  • Craft beer and wine knowledge
  • Sales expertise
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • POS system expertise
  • Bar terminology
  • Knowledge of Identification regulations
  • Item promotion
  • Guest relations management
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Marketing familiarity
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Tableside Service
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Social Media Integration
  • Social media marketing
  • Public Relations
Work History
06/2020 to 01/2021 Wine Server Hooters Of America, Llc | Odessa, TX,
  • Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in bar environment.
  • Determined customer preferences to suggest appropriate cocktails and increase sales.
  • Maintained clean and organized bar area, including bar tables and chairs.
  • Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously in high-traffic, fast paced restaurant while maintaining calm, professional demeanor.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Kept track of event finances, including initial deposits, due payments and final balances.
  • Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Mixed both standard and specialized drink orders using variety of ingredients, including liquor, bitters, sugars and fruits.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
04/2017 to 04/2018 Hooters Girl Caesars Entertainment Corporation | Joliet, IL,
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by using successful strategies to promote specials, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Assigned work tasks and closing duties to server staff, coordinating successful dining room shifts
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and [Action] prior to arrival of large groups.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Supported needs of [Number]- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for [Type] restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Employed strategic tactics such as cross-selling and upselling to drive sales.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
  • Regularly exceeded daily sales and product add-on quotas.
  • Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers and improved sales.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff and waiting on tables.
02/2016 to 01/2017 Barista Trainer Walt Disney World Resort | City, STATE,
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
  • Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
  • Completed over successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of each shift.
  • Set and achieved goals for professional development and advancement.
  • Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
  • Trained, scheduled and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
  • Generated friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers.
  • Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
  • Created new recipes, outlined steps and training staff on correct preparation.
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
  • Cut spending through effective inventory management and supply sourcing.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
Education
Expected in 12/2021 Associate of Arts | Industrial And Organizational Psychology Valencia College, Orlando, FL GPA:
  • Dean's List Spring 2016

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  • Hooters Girl
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