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Debbie Davies

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Proven Banquet Server with expertise in hospitality service and event catering, demonstrated at Shaw Centre and Chimo Hotel. Excelled in maintaining customer satisfaction through exceptional teamwork and time management. Skilled in food service and adept at creating seamless guest experiences, consistently ensuring all dietary needs are met with professionalism and courtesy.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Banquet Server

Shaw Centre
11.2002 - Current
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure in fast-paced banquet environments.
  • Set up banquet tables based on event requirements.
  • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork by collaborating with fellow servers to maintain a smooth flow of service during large-scale events.
  • Assisted in setting up the event space, ensuring proper table arrangements and placement of utensils for seamless guest experience.
  • Responded to guest inquiries and requests promptly and courteously.
  • Handled special dietary requests, ensuring all guests received appropriate meals according to their preferences or restrictions.

Banquet Server

Chimo Hotel
10.2008 - 05.2012
  • Assisted in setting up the event space, ensuring proper table arrangements and placement of utensils for seamless guest experience.
  • Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach at all times.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Completed post-event tasks such as cleaning, breakdown, and inventory management to prepare for future banquets efficiently.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.

Education

Hairdressing

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
06.1995

High School Diploma -

Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School
Gloucester, ON
06.1993

Skills

Strong teamwork

Professional and Courteous

Food Delivery

Team Player

Time Management

Customer Service

Table setting knowledge

Food Service

Hospitality service expertise

Event Catering

Room Teardown

Accomplishments

Was a Union representative for 12 years at the Shaw Centre. I have bargained several collective bargaining agreements with the company on behalf of the union members, I had managed to create and uphold a great working relationship with the company to allow both union and company to tackle issues quickly, respectively and in the best interest of both sides.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Banquet Server

Chimo Hotel
10.2008 - 05.2012

Banquet Server

Shaw Centre
11.2002 - Current

Hairdressing

Algonquin College

High School Diploma -

Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School
Debbie Davies