Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Scandic Hotel
06.2022 - 08.2023
Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve fast.
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Hostess
Restaurant "Pier 88 Nile River"
11.2018 - 01.2020
Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Head Waiter
Restaurant Brewery "Solomenska Brewery"
02.2011 - 04.2018
Provided excellent wait service to ensure satisfaction.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
In addition to well knowing menu, was well versed in the beer menu and nuances of preparation of various beer types.
Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
Restaurant Waiter
Radisson Blue Hotel
09.2009 - 06.2011
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Waitress
Casino "Premier Palace"
09.2005 - 12.2007
Fast and efficient serving customers consistently on high level, in accordance with casino service standards.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff.
Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
Control of order at tables, serving and cleaning tables.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huliaipole Secondary School
Ukraine
Skills
Guest Relations Management
Order Management
Sales Techniques
Service Prioritization
Menu Memorization
Table Bussing
Dining Area Maintenance
Conflict Management
Languages
English
Ukrainian
Russian
Timeline
Cook
Scandic Hotel
06.2022 - 08.2023
Hostess
Restaurant "Pier 88 Nile River"
11.2018 - 01.2020
Head Waiter
Restaurant Brewery "Solomenska Brewery"
02.2011 - 04.2018
Restaurant Waiter
Radisson Blue Hotel
09.2009 - 06.2011
Waitress
Casino "Premier Palace"
09.2005 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Huliaipole Secondary School
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