Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Carolina Ornaghi

Salmon Arm,BC

Summary

Service-oriented Hospitality Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion, specializing in customer service, conflict resolution, and time management. I excel in communication, adaptability, and teamwork to enhance guest experiences and support operational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

1905 Kitchen and Raw Bar
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
04.2022 - Current
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
  • Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.

Server-Deli and Sales Person

Tanto Latte
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • I cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • I worked with a POS system to place orders, manage bills, and inventory.
  • I explained menu items to customers, suggested fine-quality products to fulfill their needs, and explained good combinations of cheese and other products.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • During the slow periods of the day, I would restock supplies, keep tidy, and fill the shelves, replenish food items, paper products, and canned goods to keep the pantry well stocked during busy periods.
  • I became well-trained in resolving guest complaints and maintaining complete customer satisfaction.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and product knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding item sourcing, ingredients, and all details regarding any aspect of the shop/café.
  • I was able to answer customer questions, recommend items, and record order information.
  • I regularly managed the cash register to collect payments for food and drinks served, products sold, and deli-weighted products.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree -

Okanagan College
Salmon Arm, Canada
09-2026

High School Diploma -

SAS
Sullivan
06.2024

Skills

  • Critical thinker
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Team player
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Guest seating
  • Item promotion
  • Upselling techniques
  • Energetic and outgoing
  • Suggestive selling
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Dining room cleaning and upkeep
  • Menu memorization and presentation
  • Polite and friendly
  • Greeting and seating guests
  • Table bussing
  • Billing and payment processing
  • Adaptable and flexible

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Professional

Certification

  • Food safe certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

1905 Kitchen and Raw Bar
04.2022 - Current

Server-Deli and Sales Person

Tanto Latte
01.2019 - 01.2022

Associate of Arts Degree -

Okanagan College

High School Diploma -

SAS
Carolina Ornaghi