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Work History
Education
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Nicole Rodgers

Brampton

Summary

Professional hospitality worker with strong background in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Proven ability to work with teams to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction. Skilled in multitasking, problem-solving, and adapting to changing environments. Known for reliability, strong communication skills, and positive attitude.


I am confident that I would be an asset to your place of business. I have bartending and POS skills. I am well versed in wine knowledge, and I know how to upsale to guests to increase their positive dining experience.


OBJECTIVE: I would like to be a part of a team environment that utilizes my hospitality experience, customer service, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills to the full potential.


Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Server Food and Beverage Server

Madisons Restaurant & Bar
08.2019 - 11.2023
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely food and beverage delivery.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate orders and special requests accurately.
  • Trained new servers on menu knowledge and service protocols to improve team performance.
  • Implemented upselling techniques, contributing to increased sales and revenue growth.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering a positive dining experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
  • Established rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty through exceptional service.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate preparation and prompt delivery of special dietary requests.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of menu offerings, including ingredients and preparation methods to address customer inquiries effectively.
  • Increased table turnover rate by efficiently managing orders and ensuring timely delivery of meals.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Managed multi-tasking in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely order delivery and accuracy.


Reference: Alain (647) 706-4216

Restaurant Server

Hendrik’s Bar And Restaurant
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally .
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interests.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction through attentive and personalized interactions.
  • Managed multiple tables efficiently, optimizing dining experience while maintaining high service standards.
  • Trained new staff on menu items, service protocols, and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and adherence to quality standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints swiftly, improving overall satisfaction and fostering repeat business relationships.
  • Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized service during busy shifts.
  • Trained new hires on restaurant policies, procedures, and exceptional customer service standards.
  • Elevated the guest experience by anticipating their needs proactively throughout their visit.


Reference Mary (647) 680-8027

Restaurant Server

Royal Oak Restaurant
04.2017 - 07.2019
  • Serving guests with a positive attitude, in an efficient manner, making sure they have a meaningful, expediting, stocking/ maintaining supplies, knowledge of alcohol/wine, while pairing with an enjoyable meal
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Opening and closing duties, and maintaining a clean server station

Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.


Billy (236) 863-3227

Anastasia Seafood & Steak House
08.2010 - 08.2014
  • Serving tables/guests with a smile and a positive attitude, hostessing, expediting, stocking alcohol/wine, well versed in opening and closing duties which includes maintaining a clean workspace, - Areti (778) 384-7650

My Greek Taverna
01.2009 - 08.2010
  • Serving tables, running food, greeting and seating customers, stocking supplies for general
  • Upkeep -George Kalpidis (604) 725-4232
  • Construction Clean-up

Catering 4 You
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Cleaned on-site debris, moved and disposed waste, ensured site’s cleanliness and presentability
  • Jaime Raglin, 778-228-4607, Processed customers’ orders/payments, set delivery schedules for suppliers, maintained stock
  • Jane Turner, 778-340-0089

Universal Energy
12.2006 - 11.2007
  • Call center environment, data entry, handled customers’ inquiries and escalations.

The Keg
01.2006 - 08.2006
  • Waitressed in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

Brampton Transit
06.1990 - 06.1996
  • Provided route and scheduling information, sorted change in coin room.

Education

Recording Arts and

Harris Institute for the Arts

Services Counselor - Human

diploma - undefined

North Park Secondary School

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of POS/credit/debit systems, proficient in MS Office, customer service-oriented
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Order taking
  • Organization
  • Guest service
  • Exceptional communication
  • POS system operation

Accomplishments

  • CERTIFICATIONS:
  • St
  • John’s Ambulance Certificate
  • Food Safe Certificate
  • Serving it Right Certificate

Additional Information

  • Additional references available upon request.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Restaurant Server

Hendrik’s Bar And Restaurant
03.2022 - 08.2023

Restaurant Server Food and Beverage Server

Madisons Restaurant & Bar
08.2019 - 11.2023

Restaurant Server

Royal Oak Restaurant
04.2017 - 07.2019

Anastasia Seafood & Steak House
08.2010 - 08.2014

My Greek Taverna
01.2009 - 08.2010

Catering 4 You
01.2008 - 12.2008

Universal Energy
12.2006 - 11.2007

The Keg
01.2006 - 08.2006

Brampton Transit
06.1990 - 06.1996

Services Counselor - Human

diploma - undefined

North Park Secondary School

Recording Arts and

Harris Institute for the Arts
Nicole Rodgers