Jacqueline Woodle
Williamsburg
Summary
Skilled server with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at Olive Garden. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through personalized service and suggestive selling, achieving high customer satisfaction. Adept at cash handling and maintaining cleanliness standards, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for repeat business.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Maintained high standards of personal appearance and hygiene, reflecting positively on establishment.
- Facilitated team-oriented atmosphere, assisting coworkers during rush periods to ensure smooth operations.
Server
Carrabba's Restaurant
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Utilized knowledge of menu to make recommendations, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Increased sales by suggesting additional items like desserts and drinks based on customers' orders.
- Adapted to diverse customer needs, providing personalized service that increased guest satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on menu knowledge and service protocols, raising team's overall performance.
- Assisted in planning and execution of special events, contributing to restaurant's reputation for hosting.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
Server
Texas Roadhouse
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Improved dining experience by providing prompt, attentive service to guests.
- Built rapport with guests to enhance their dining experience and encourage return visits.
- Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
- Resolved customer complaints with calm, solution-focused approach, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Boosted repeat customer rates, remembered regular guests' preferences and greeted them by name.
- Enhanced team efficiency, collaborating effectively in high-pressure settings.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with detailed attention to special dietary needs and preferences.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Education
Forensic Psychology
Clemson University
Clemson, SC06-2004
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Customer service
- Cleanliness standards
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- Food running
- High volume dining
- Service prioritization
- Order accuracy
- Food safety practices
- Table bussing
- Suggestive selling
- Guest relations management
- Point of sale operation
- Allergy awareness
- Beverage preparation
- Tableside etiquette
- Wine service
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety
- Shift management
- Calm demeanor
- Server training
- Dietary restrictions knowledge
- Positive and professional
- POS operation
- Positive guest interactions
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Responsible beverage service
- Reliable and responsible
- Warm and friendly
- High energy and stamina
- Team leadership
Timeline
Server
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
08.2022 - 08.2025
Server
Carrabba's Restaurant
07.2020 - 08.2022
Server
Texas Roadhouse
03.2018 - 05.2020
Forensic Psychology
Clemson University
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