Chantelle Tollefson
Spring Hill, FL
ad3ksc@r.postjobfree.com
To work in a fun, social and challenging environment while learning skills necessary to pursue a career. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Server/Cashier
Biguns bar bq - Brooksville, FL
August 2021 to Present
Prepared the restaurant for the day, stocking and setting, manage a walking bank and be accountable to turning in all cash in house at end of shift.
• Hired as a closing server moved up to having a key and opening restaurant within a year
• Keep moral high
• Take on managerial responsibilities in absence of manager Trainer-Server/Corporate Trainer/Team Lead
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Cedar Rapids, IA
2014 to April 2021
Teaching menu classes for new employees. Prepared the restaurant for the day, stocking and setting, manage a walking bank and be accountable to turning in cash at end of shift, make sure guests' needs are met in a timely manner, close down the restaurant and make sure it was clean for the opening crew. Accomplishments
• Hired as server, moved up to classroom trainer and then corporate trainer opening new restaurant locations
• Cross trained for bartending and Service Team Lead
• Person who kept moral high and considered "fun to work with" Trainer Server/Bartender
The Class Act Restaurant - Cedar Rapids, IA
2011 to 2013
Teaching culinary and hotel management students fine dining techniques in a real-life setting at The Hotel Kirkwood center. Prepared the restaurant for the day, stocking and setting, manage a walking bank and be accountable to turning in cash at end of shift, make sure guests' needs are met in a timely manner, close down the restaurant and make sure it was clean for the opening crew. Accomplishments
• Hired as server, moved up to bartender.
• Handpicked to serve special clientele, ie: Iowa Hawkeye football coaches. Server Trainer/Bartender/Togo Expo
Chili's Bar & Grill - Cedar Rapids, IA
2009 to 2011
Prepared the restaurant for the day, stocking and setting, manage a walking bank and be accountable to turning in cash at end of shift, make sure guests' needs are met in a timely manner, close down the restaurant and make sure it was clean for the opening crew, trained servers and to-go employees on proper execution and multitasking, and maintain calm in a high stress environment. Accomplishments
• Hired as a host then worked way up to server, then trainer, then bartender in 2 years' time.
• Main Togo expo on busiest nights.
• Person who kept moral high and considered "fun to work with" Host
Max & Erma's - Vernon Hills, IL
2006 to 2008
Greeted customer's in a welcoming and friendly manner, create and maintain floor chart for crew, handled waitlist in fashionable time, estimate and quote accurate wait times for guests, keep front of house tidy and sanitary, answer phone, train new hires in company procedures. Accomplishments
• First real job.
• Head host of restaurant.
• Became trainer in less than 2 years, at age 16.
Education
Cosmetology Degree
Capri College - Cedar Rapids, IA
2009 to 2010
Equine Science Degree
Kirkwood College - Cedar Rapids, IA
2008 to 2008
High School Diploma
Libertyville High School - Libertyville, IL
2004 to 2008
Skills
• Banquet Experience
• Bartending
• Catering
• Host/Hostess
• POS
• Restaurant Experience
• Serving Experience