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Maya Sadowski

Severn,ON

Summary

Working within a company that provides opportunity and challenge

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

State & Main
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Server/Bartender

Wild Wings Restaurant
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items

Server

St Louis
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.

Server

Moxies
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Hostess

Fish Bone
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Assessed large restaurant and lounge according to state and federal cleanliness standards.
  • Prepared artistic menu boards highlighting current specials and promotions using eye-catching decorative techniques.
  • Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
  • Collaborated with kitchen to inform customers of wait times and answer questions about food.
  • Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
  • Routinely supported other areas of restaurant by answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff members.
  • Recorded available tables after seating each party using specialized seating software.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.

Server

Tailwinds Bar and Grill
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and notified kitchen prior to arrival of large groups.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously in high-traffic restaurant while maintaining calm, professional demeanor.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.

Education

Real Estate

Humber College
Toronto, ON

High School Diploma -

St. Peter Catholic Secondary School
Barrie, ON
06.2018

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Self-Motivated
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • enjoy working in a Team environment
  • Problem-Solving
  • understanding of others

Additional Information

References


Selam Emeru

General Manager - Wild Wing

647-745-6858


Todd Sattler

Real Estate Agent

705-826-6545


Shelby Serra

Real Estate Agent

705 790 6622


Michael Ruffolo

Real Estate Agent

647 970 5086


Caroline Harrison

Interior Designer

705 716 2265


Carrie Gergius

Financial Advisor

705 627 2580


Laura Mcaovy

Tailwinds Manager

(705) 327 4404


Carlos

Fishbone Manager

(705) 294 3324


Julie Clark

Equestrian Coach

1+ (289) 716 3726


Toby Lee

West jet Flight attendant

1+ (321) 626 3790










Timeline

Server

State & Main
11.2023 - Current

Server/Bartender

Wild Wings Restaurant
08.2022 - 11.2023

Server

St Louis
08.2022 - 08.2022

Server

Moxies
03.2022 - 08.2022

Hostess

Fish Bone
07.2020 - 09.2020

Server

Tailwinds Bar and Grill
06.2019 - 03.2020

Real Estate

Humber College

High School Diploma -

St. Peter Catholic Secondary School
Maya Sadowski