Nichole Rimkus
Email: ********@************.***
Address:
City: Chicago
State: IL
Zip: 60641
Country: USA
Phone: 312-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Server bringing enthusiasm, dedication and an exceptional work ethic. Trained in customer service with knowledge of upscale American cuisine.Restaurant professional with 16 years in operations. Customer service and food handling expertise. Skilled at memorizing menu items and orders. Outgoing server offering extensive knowledge of hospitality etiquette, food preparation and superior customer service. Dynamic server highly knowledgeable about wine and food knowledge. Talented in creating a warm, friendly welcoming atmosphere for both patrons and co-workers.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Grayslake High School, Grayslake IL 1/2001 to 6/1999 (General)
High School Dipolma from, Grayslake IL 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Server bringing enthusiasm, dedication and an exceptional work ethic. Trained in customer service with knowledge of upscale American cuisine.Restaurant professional with 16 years in operations. Customer service and food handling expertise. Skilled at memorizing menu items and orders. Outgoing server offering extensive knowledge of hospitality etiquette, food preparation and superior customer service. Dynamic server highly knowledgeable about wine and food knowledge. Talented in creating a warm, friendly welcoming atmosphere for both patrons and co-workers.
Highlights
Highly responsible and reliable
Extensive hospitality background
Extensive hospitality background
Basset Certified
Trained in liquor, wine and food service
Point of Sale (POS) system operation
Works well under pressure
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Food and beverage specialist
In-depth food and wine knowledge
High-volume dining
Upbeat, outgoing and positive
Mathematical aptitude
Master of sales techniques
Food safety understanding
Experience
March 2001 to September 2007
Outback steakhouse Buffalo grove, IL
Server
Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion.Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.
September 2009 to Current
Bandera Restaraunt Chicago, IL
Server
Welcomed and acknowledge all guests in a friendly, service-oriented manner.Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards.Maximized table turns and rotated seating for maximum guest satisfaction.Assisted servers and dining room hosts and quickly responded to guests' needs.Provided high quality service.Promptly and consistently reset tables with spotless service ware.Greeted guests in a pleasant and courteous manner.Transported all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
October 2007 to September 2009
Ruth Chris Steakhouse chicago, il
Server
Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer.Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs.Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service.Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests.
Education
1999 Grayslake High School Grayslake, Il
High School Diploma General