Silver Spring, Md *****
Phone 629-***-****
***********@*****.***
Taryl Savage
Professional
Objective
Dining and catering professional versed in guest services, food and beverage operation. Experienced in large scale events, as well as intimate gourmet dining, afternoon tea services, and fast paced environments.
Professional
Highlights
• 15 years of server
experience with small,
medium, and large-sized
restaurants.
• 12-years customer
service experience through
event management and
consumer retail
organizations.
• Quick problem solver
working with guests.
• Organized and
efficient service
professional
• Quick Learner
capable of excelling in new
roles
Professional
Experience
Bond 45 – June 2011 to December 2017
Line Cook
• Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant’s menu and products.
• Inventoried and restocked items throughout the day.
• Proactively prepared for large parties and reservations, anticipating planning and staffing needs.
• Operated all kitchen equipment adeptly
• Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards
• Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu, including daily specials.
Red Star Tavern - October 2007 to Feburary 2011
Kitchen Chef / Server Shift Supervisor
• Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.
• Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested including answering phones and completing financial transactions for other staff.
• Developed and maintained positive working relations with others to reach business goals.
Ruby Tuesday’s – February 2000 to December 2006
Shift lead and Server
• Supervised 8-14 servers and hosts.
• Assigned server sections on a shift basis.
• Attended to customer satisfaction and up-sold menu items while interacting with seated customers.
• Placed orders for replacing consumed bar inventory and verified order fulfillment upon delivery.
• Screened candidates for open server and host positions. Education Herndon High (Herndon, VA). Class of 2002. Business Management vocational training, GPA: 3.5/4.0