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Carman Stauffer

Server/ Barista
Virginia Beach

Summary

Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Starbucks
10.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.

Server

Longhorn Steakhouse
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.

Hourly Manager

Marzonis Brick Oven and Brewing Co.
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geneticist

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2029

Skills

Beverage preparation

Espresso machine operation

Opening and closing duties

Cash handling

POS systems

Order taking

Up-selling

Food running

Timeline

Barista

Starbucks
10.2024 - Current

Server

Longhorn Steakhouse
10.2023 - 02.2025

Hourly Manager

Marzonis Brick Oven and Brewing Co.
05.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Geneticist

Arizona State University
Carman StaufferServer/ Barista