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Jelizaveta (Liza) Korolova

Jelizaveta (Liza) Korolova

Toronto,ON

Summary

Professional hospitality worker with extensive experience in delivering high-quality service in busy dining settings. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving customer satisfaction. Reliable, adapting to changing needs and ensuring smooth operations through excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Experienced with managing tables and providing top-notch service to guests in fast-paced environments. Utilizes excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and create welcoming atmosphere.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Dimmi Bar & Trattoria
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with detailed attention to special dietary needs and preferences.

Server/Bartender

Sassafraz
01.2018 - 08.2024

As Server

  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

As Bartender

  • Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
  • Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Supervisor/Server/Hostess

Mari Vanna Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2018

As server

  • Maintained full menu knowledge and specials
  • Made suggestions to guests based on preferences
  • Monitored tables and visited at appropriate time to deliver items, and fill drinks
  • Wine knowledge, providing best option for guests
  • Worked with large parties and banquets

As supervisor

  • Worked with cash register
  • Prepared daily reports and revenue calculation
  • Checked kitchen inventory
  • Provided service correction if needed
  • Communicated with guests and maintained guest satisfaction
  • De-escalted and solved any issues

As Hostess

  • Handled all incoming phone calls
  • Processed take out orders
  • Coordinated activities in dining rooms
  • Guided guests to the tables and provided menus
  • Worked with “Open Table” system

Correspondent

Latvian newspaper "News Today"
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Made reports and articles on social topics
  • Organised charity campaigns
  • Conducted sociological surveys on social topics

Education

Wine For Beginners -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
03.2025

Flower design -

The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers
London, England
01.2015

Literature -

University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
12.2012

Projects: Journalism, video reports, editing -

School of TV
01.2011

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • High volume dining
  • Sales techniques
  • Tableside etiquette
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Beverage preparation
  • Wine service

Languages

English
Russian
Latvian

Timeline

Server

Dimmi Bar & Trattoria
09.2024 - 12.2025

Server/Bartender

Sassafraz
01.2018 - 08.2024

Supervisor/Server/Hostess

Mari Vanna Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2018

Correspondent

Latvian newspaper "News Today"
01.2009 - 01.2012

Projects: Journalism, video reports, editing -

School of TV

Wine For Beginners -

George Brown College

Flower design -

The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers

Literature -

University of Latvia
Jelizaveta (Liza) Korolova