AMBER LYONS
**** ******* ** *** **, San Bernardino, CA 92404 Cell: 909-***-**** ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced and hardworking server with 10 years dining experience. Successful track record of building repeat clientele. With strong ability to problem-solve in fast paced environments. Seeking an opportunity to utilize my talent with a team that values a guest-driven approach to hospitality work.
SKILLS
●Extensive food/beverage knowledge
●Food Handler certificate
●Honest trustworthy and punctual
●Works well as part of a team
●On time and reliable
●General knowledge of computer software
●Weekend availability
●Able to keep a clean and sanitary work station
●Energetic
●Excellent multi-tasker
●POS Systems
Customer service
WORK HISTORY
Server, 04/2019 to 6/2021 Cracker Barrel
Rialto,CA
●Attended host duties like greet and seat
●Took beverage order within 2 mins of guests being sat
●Took food order and brought out drinks
●Attentive to guest needs during duration of stay
●Upsell food items and promos
●Menu knowledge
●Assist with Togo’s and answering phones
●Help assist with bussing and dish washing
●Assisted with cashiering
●Assist with expo
●Able to take bigger parties
●Acknowledging bottlenecks
●Ran other teammates food
●Cleaning and sanitizing
●Day dots and fifo
●Use of POSsystem and tablets
●Server trainee
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Server, 05/2012 to 08/2017 Coco's Bakery Restaurant – Redlands, CA
●Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health
●standards.
●Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and
●completing financial transactions for other staff.
●Addressed diner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly.
●Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and
●ingredients.
●Provided friendly and attentive service.
●Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and
●courteously.
●Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties.
●Assisted in cashiering and Point of Sale (POS) system procedures during busy hours.
●Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations.
Manager, 12/2007 to 01/2011 Pizza Hut – Highland, CA
●Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
●Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
●Conducted store inventories
●Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions
●Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
●Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
●Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash
●register.
●Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
●Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
Management Trainee, 06/2005 to 10/2006 Domino's Pizza – Highland, CA
●Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
●Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
●Restocked inventory every month
●Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
●Promoted to Manager In Training after 6 months of employment
●Prepped and made pizza, pizza sauce, pasta, wings
EDUCATION
Pal Center Academy- general education diploma 2019
Medical Assistant Certification: Medical Assisting, 2011 Career Colleges of America - San Bernardino, Ca 3.81 GPA
References upon request