Lead Food Server
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, allergens, and dietary restrictions to accommodate diverse customer needs.
- Proactively identified potential bottlenecks in service flow during peak hours, implementing solutions such as additional staffing or table reorganization to optimize efficiency.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of wine pairings and cocktails, leading to an increase in beverage sales and guest satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally and efficiently, ensuring repeat business and positive reviews.
- Managed high-volume shifts by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members.
- Developed strong rapport with guests through attentive service and personalized recommendations, leading to increased return visits.
- Assisted in developing and implementing promotional strategies that increased overall restaurant revenue.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Mentored junior servers on upselling techniques that contributed to increased average ticket sales per table served.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery, resulting in minimal customer wait times.
- Trained new food servers on proper serving techniques, menu knowledge, and guest interaction to ensure consistency in service quality.
- Increased operational efficiency by assisting in menu planning, inventory management, and staff scheduling.
- Assisted management with employee performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.