Christina Garcia
***** ******* ****** ******* *****, 91345 818-***-**** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Energetic food server with over 13 years of experience in a range of customer-oriented service roles. Strong ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in fast past environments. Seasoned leader and decision maker equipped with the finesse to effectively communicate with a variety of clients and personality types. Seeing to apply professional background with a restaurant that values a guest-driven approach to hospitality.
Work History
[12/14 – 12/219]
[Server, TGI Fridays]
Deliver friendly and efficient service to ensure a pleasant dining experience for all guests.
Suggested menu items and specialty drinks according to corporate specifications.
Top performer in monthly specialty beverage sales competitions.
[12/14 – 4/16]
[Server, Applebees]
Served and explained the major ingredients and preparation methods for each item to be served.
Completed side work such as refilling condiments, cleaning and sorting linen and serving equipment.
Led the party section team in setting up and breaking down tables and other special food services stations following standard policies and procedures.
[4/13 – 12/14]
[Server, CPK]
Take orders from customers and timeously serve food and beverages to them.
Do consistent check-ins with patrons to ensure satisfaction and address complains if any.
Assist in the preparation of appetizers, salads, and cold dishes.
[3/08 – 4/13]
[Server, Sisley]
Serviced multiple patrons simultaneously with full-course meals in a high volume, fine dining atmosphere.
Maintained strong working relationships with colleagues and patrons while consistently demonstrating wine knowledge and proper fine dining etiquette.
Trained an average of 10 new employees per year in proper food preparation procedures, ensuring attention to safety, hygiene, and team efficiency.
[2/08 – 8/11]
[Server, Bucca de Beppo]
Trained new servers on menu knowledge and how to provide quality service.
Take orders from customers and timeously serve food and beverages to them.
Answer questions about the menu items and make recommendations when asked.
[ 07– 08]
[Server, Chillis]
Assist junior wait staff with servicing large parties of 30 or more.
Inspect food dishes before they get served.
Attend to problematic issues and complaints from patrons.
[ 06– 07]
[Hootergirl, Hooters]
Assist front of the house with greeting, seating and thanking patrons.
Communicate with the kitchen staff directly or via computerized systems to send in food orders.
Serve meals to patrons and collect dishes and cutlery.
References
[Available upon request.]