Open To Work
Gabriel Link
Virginia Beach
Summary
Sociable server offering several years of experience delivering friendly, prompt service to customers. Skillful in making personalized menu recommendations and completing special requests.
Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Chops seafood and steak
VB
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted with menu recommendations and answered guest inquiries promptly.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas throughout shifts.
- Processed payments accurately using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
- Managed multiple tables while ensuring all guests received attentive service.
- Upsold daily specials to enhance guest dining experiences effectively.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
Server/Food Runner
Oscars Oceanside
Virginia Beach
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving kitchen area.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Processed customer payments efficiently using point-of-sale system.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism and care.
- Trained new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes during peak hours.
- Performed daily pre-shift side work duties such as restocking supplies, polishing silverware.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas throughout shift including counter tops, floors, equipment.
- Communicated with chefs regarding potential menu changes or specials for the day.
Server
Johnny Manana's
Virginia Beach
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed multiple tables while ensuring all guests received attentive service.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
Line Cook
H bar
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed food inventory and ensured freshness of ingredients daily.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal prep.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling.
- Customized dishes based on customer preferences and dietary needs.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Menu recommendations
- Customer service
- Point-of-sale systems
- Order accuracy
- Table management
- Positive guest interactions
- Menu memorization
- Calm demeanor
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Training new staff
- Customer engagement
- Cleanliness standards
- Professional appearance
- Banquet coordination
- Positive and professional
- Dietary restrictions knowledge
- Food running
- Guest seating
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Server
Chops seafood and steak
10.2024 - Current
Server/Food Runner
Oscars Oceanside
10.2023 - 10.2024
Server
Johnny Manana's
04.2023 - 10.2023
Line Cook
H bar
10.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Tidewater Community College