Arai Saliyeva
McLean
Summary
Motivated Restaurant Server offering extensive knowledge of hospitality etiquette and food preparation. Spirited and communicative individual polished in assisting patrons in selecting food and beverage choices and maintaining table settings. Customer-oriented team player familiar with POS system operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Restaurant Server
Remington Hotels
Key West
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Welcomed guests and provided full dinner service in a fine-dining restaurant
- Took orders, answered questions about the menu, and made suggestions
- Served food and drinks, checked on guest satisfaction
- Kept tables clean and organized
- Worked closely with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth service
- Handled checks and used POS system
Restaurant Server
Benihana Restaurant
Key West
10.2022 - 12.2023
Bartender
The Tropical Juice bar
Key West
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared and served fresh juices, smoothies, and wellness drinks
- Took customer orders and made personalized drink recommendations
- Maintained a clean and organized bar area
- Handled cash and card payments using POS system
- Provided friendly and fast customer service in a busy environment
- Restocked ingredients and supplies daily
Education
1 Year - Nutritionist And Health Coach
University of Educational Medicine
Moscow Russia 11.2024 - 06.2025
M.D. - Lawyer
Academy of Law
Almaty Kazakhstan 09.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor - Investigator
Police Academy
Almaty Kazakhstan 09.2006 - 06.2009
Skills
- Fast learner and always open to new experience
- Good knowledge of food, ingredients, and healthy products
- Confident in preparing juices, smoothies, and alcoholic drinks
- Basic knowledge of wines and cocktails
- Friendly and attentive in guest service
- Team player – easy to work with and respectful to others
- Calm and non-confrontational in stressful situations
- Quick thinker and able to find solutions when needed
- Creative and positive attitude at work
- Trilingual: Kazakh, Russian, and English
Languages
English
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Kazakh
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- morning runner
- Yoga
Timeline
1 Year - Nutritionist And Health Coach
University of Educational Medicine
11.2024 - 06.2025
Restaurant Server
Remington Hotels
12.2023 - 06.2025
Restaurant Server
Benihana Restaurant
10.2022 - 12.2023
Bartender
The Tropical Juice bar
10.2021 - 10.2022
M.D. - Lawyer
Academy of Law
09.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor - Investigator
Police Academy
09.2006 - 06.2009