• Interacted with customers in a busy, crowded restaurant
• Operated computer/cash register and enthusiastically accepted payments from customers
• Assisting kitchen staff with food preparation
• Performed duties as supervisor when necessary
• Greeted customers, developed rapport; accepted, processed and delivered orders
• Performed all aspects of food preparation, delivery, and clean-up
• Served alcohol in accordance with Washington State liquor laws
• Responsible for serving approximately 50 patrons per dinner shift
• Trained new servers in protocol and etiquette
• Advised patrons on the details of a 30-entree menu
• Interviewed, hired, trained and scheduled staff
• Ordered supplies and tracked inventory
• Promoted customer satisfaction through personal interaction
• Began as hostess and was quickly promoted to waitress; ultimately ascended to managerial staff
and contributed as part of management team
• Received "exemplary" and "exceeds expectations" ratings on all performance reviews
• Cited for excellence in interpersonal communications, teamwork, customer service, flexibility and
reliability
• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Transformed "difficult" customers into loyal, repeat guests by leveraging strengths in premium
service delivery and ability to find win-win resolutions
• Commended for multitasking abilities; frequently assigned the largest section of restaurant during
peak dining hours
• Recognized for superior performance and dedicated service commitment through four-time
awards as "Employee of the Month"
• Handled food substitutions and special requests efficiently
• Calculated restaurant customers’ bills accurately
• Processed orders for customers accurately and within "service" times
• Trained and periodically assisted all cashiers
• Served customers with courtesy, patience and a smile
• Conducted facility maintenance
• Supervised the activities of 26 employees
Example:
Excellent customer service skills.
BETTER
Applied courtesy and problem solving skills to ensure customer satisfaction which resulted in ten
commendations for superior performance over a two year period.