Tanya Paneak
Sooke,BC
Summary
Motivated server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Service-oriented worker with +10 years of experience in restaurant operations. Dependable, quality-focused professional well-versed in serving food and beverages while maintaining dining, kitchen and cleanliness standards. Very active and acclimated to intensive physical work. Collaborative team leader with comprehensive background of equitable operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Blue Chair Café
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Cultivated warm and lasting relationships with regular customers
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
- Led team and one on one operations during new hire orientations
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business
Painter Laborer
Robert Jacubek
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Extensive experience painting both interior and exterior walls
- Experience with commercial, residential, and interior projects
- Worked independently and as a group in all aspects of work: prep, primer, paint, color mixing, finishing, etc...
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
General Landscaper
Landco Living
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows
Head Server
Elite Catering & Professional Chef Services
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Trained new staff on company operations and procedures
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to clients
- Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal sections of tables of hundreds of patrons
- Executed fine dining experiences for private intimate dinners and large weddings
Server
Underground Tap & Grill
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
- Attended beer training and maintained comprehensive knowledge of the 72 rotating beers on tap
- Scheduled reservations and served large parties and meetings regularly
Server
State & Main Kitchen & Bar
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer
- Served guests with genuine care and attentiveness
Education
High School Diploma -
High Level Public School
High Level, AB09.2011
Skills
- 10 Years of service industry experience; serving, fine dining services, bartending, event planning etc
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Years of involvement in youth program coordination for non-profit organizations
- Experience with variety of commercial projects
- Natural Leadership
- Warm and Friendly
- Known for exceeding guest expectations and maintaining poise and a sense of humor in demanding situations
- Creative thinker with the capability of adapting rapidly to a multitude of situations in and out of work
Certification
- ProServe Certification - Registration #: 201806190111
- Mental Health First Aid
- FASD Training
- Child Suicide Prevention
- Cultural Protocol Training
- High Five Training
References
Sylvia Shank: Owner/Manager @ Blue Chair Cafe
Cell: 780-918-9703 Blue Chair Cafe: 780-989-2861
Alexander Schwaiger: Owner/Chef @ Elite Catering & Personal Chef Services
Cell: 780-224-5238
Timeline
Server
Blue Chair Café
11.2022 - 06.2023
Painter Laborer
Robert Jacubek
02.2022 - 06.2022
General Landscaper
Landco Living
06.2020 - 10.2022
Server
Underground Tap & Grill
09.2018 - 01.2019
Head Server
Elite Catering & Professional Chef Services
06.2018 - 01.2023
Server
State & Main Kitchen & Bar
12.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
High Level Public School
- ProServe Certification - Registration #: 201806190111
- Mental Health First Aid
- FASD Training
- Child Suicide Prevention
- Cultural Protocol Training
- High Five Training
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