Open To Work
Angela Szigli
Calgary,AB
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4038
4038
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Server
Benny's Breakfast Bar
Calgary, Alberta
09.2019 - 12.2025
- Greeting and seating guests in a prompt and courteous manner. Ensuring wait times are relayed accurately and the online waiting list has complete guest information.
- Taking accurate food and beverage orders with TouchBistro while accommodating dietary restrictions and allergens.
- Ability to handle a large section with an extremely high volume of guests and table turn over.
- Timely bill presentation and settlement while handling large amounts of cash transactions with accuracy.
- Tactfully handle customer feedback, complaints and corrections.
- Manage both opening and closing responsibilities in accordance with restaurant standards of operation in a timely, efficient manner.
- Demonstrated team player with a willingness to support whenever needed.
- New hire training and ongoing mentorship with co-workers.
- Creating exceptional experiences with both regular and new guests at every opportunity.
Server
The Park kitchen and Bar
Calgary, Alberta
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Curated a modern, experience-driven dining atmosphere with a focus on guest connection and elevated service.
- Guided guests through seasonal, chef-inspired menus with a strong emphasis on storytelling and ingredient knowledge.
- Anticipated guest needs proactively to create a seamless and personalized dining experience.
- Delivered polished, detail-oriented service aligned with a contemporary upscale restaurant environment.
- Balanced high-volume service with a calm, composed, and attentive presence on the floor.
- Built rapport with guests to encourage repeat visits and long-term customer loyalty.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen and bar teams to ensure precise timing and flow of service.
- Maintained a strong awareness of ambiance, pacing, and overall guest experience beyond just order-taking.
- Adapted quickly to changing service demands while maintaining consistency and professionalism.
- Contributed to a team culture focused on quality, efficiency, and elevated guest satisfaction.
Server
The Cattle Baron
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Elevated food and beverage service with a focus on wine pairing and in-depth menu knowledge.
- Upselling daily features from the Chef driven yearly and seasonal menu.
- Coursing meals accurately and ensuring high touch standards of service are maintained.
- Wine, spirit and cocktail presentation with knowledgeable descriptors.
- High volume patio service during peak season with the ability to handle various job demands with agility.
Education
Diploma Program -
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Calgary, AB 09.2025 - 03.2026
Peer Support Counsellor Certification -
CMHA
General Studies Diploma Program -
Lethbridge Community College
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Menu knowledge
- Time management
- High-volume service
- Service prioritization
- Dietary restrictions knowledge
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Suggestive selling
- Cleanliness standards
- Table setting
- Food delivery
- Wine pairings
- Guest engagement
- Positive and professional
Volunteer Experience
Calgary Food Bank Society, 01/01/17, Current
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$45000/yr - $126000/yrTimeline
Diploma Program -
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
09.2025 - 03.2026
Server
The Park kitchen and Bar
04.2024 - 06.2025
Server
The Cattle Baron
04.2022 - 06.2024
Server
Benny's Breakfast Bar
09.2019 - 12.2025
Peer Support Counsellor Certification -
CMHA
General Studies Diploma Program -
Lethbridge Community College