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Valerie Allan

Sunland

Summary

Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

The Black Cow Cafe
La Crescenta
2024.09 - Current

Server

Gitana Restaurant
Burbank
2023.07 - 2024.07

Server

Red Lion Tavern
Los Angeles
2022.07 - 2023.07

Assistant Manager

Mrs. Fields Bakery Cafe
Glendale
2021.01 - 2022.07

Server

IHOP
Tujunga
2018.12 - 2022.07

Education

High School Diploma -

Options For Youth
Burbank, CA
2017-06

Skills

● Effective customer upselling
● Food Handlers Certified
● Adaptive menu knowledge
● Ability to make menu suggestions based on
customer relations
● Steps of service
● Detail oriented
● Ability to make quick well informed decisions
in a fast paced environment

●Ability to multitask and properly prioritize
guest needs
● POS knowledge: MICROS, TOAST
● Reservations platforms: Open Table
●Greeted customers, answered questions
and recommended specials to increase
profits
● Operated POS terminals to input orders,
split bills and calculate totals
● Promoted desserts, appetizers and
specialty drinks to optimize sales
● Satisfied customers by topping off drinks
and observing to anticipate guest needs
● Greeted customers, answered questions
and made recommendations
● Handled multiple table orders and
service on every shift
● Promoted company wide specials to
optimize sales
● Followed adequate steps of service to
ensure guest satisfaction
● Responsible for opening and closing the
restaurant
● Contributed to team success by
completing assigned tasks efficiently
● Maintained food and safety standards

Timeline

Server

The Black Cow Cafe
2024.09 - Current

Server

Gitana Restaurant
2023.07 - 2024.07

Server

Red Lion Tavern
2022.07 - 2023.07

Assistant Manager

Mrs. Fields Bakery Cafe
2021.01 - 2022.07

Server

IHOP
2018.12 - 2022.07

High School Diploma -

Options For Youth
Valerie Allan