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Tessa Riediger

Halifax

Summary

Hardworking team player effective at multitasking to satisfy customers and achieve work targets in fast-paced restaurant and bar settings. Knowledgeable about processing payments, using Point-of-sale systems.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Servers Assistant/ Barback

Wildblue
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional fine dining service and anticipating guests'' needs.
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Assisted servers in meeting customers'' needs by refilling drinks, providing condiments, and addressing any concerns.
  • Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by working cooperatively with fellow server assistants and other restaurant staff members.

Ski Instructor

Vail Resorts Inc
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with clear communication, patience, and encouragement throughout each lesson.
  • Provided exceptional customer service both on the mountain and during pre-lesson consultations or follow-up conversations.
  • Enhanced safety awareness among students through comprehensive instruction on equipment use and slope navigation.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices, refine teaching methods, and maintain consistency across the team.


Cafe Server

Cheakys Cafe
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Effectively multitasked between serving guests at tables as well as assisting those placing take-out orders.
  • Boosted sales by offering personalized recommendations based on customer preferences.
  • Trained, motivated, evaluated and supervised staff and offered guidance and resources to accomplish job and department objectives.
  • Reconciled daily summaries of transactions to balance cash drawers and maintain accurate account of assigned banks.


Restaurant Busser/Food Runner

The Lakehouse
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
  • Collaborated well with other staff to deliver orders accurately.
  • Provided respectful and courteous bussing services while operating within active dining rooms.
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume.
  • Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.

Education

Business Management Major -

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
06.2028

High School Diploma -

Eden High School
St. Catharines, ON
06.2023

Skills

  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Strong communication skills

Timeline

Ski Instructor

Vail Resorts Inc
11.2023 - 05.2024

Servers Assistant/ Barback

Wildblue
10.2023 - 06.2024

Cafe Server

Cheakys Cafe
08.2023 - 12.2023

Restaurant Busser/Food Runner

The Lakehouse
05.2021 - 08.2023

Business Management Major -

Dalhousie University

High School Diploma -

Eden High School
Tessa Riediger