Shanna Long
adt6uw@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Highly organized, motivated, and personable server with 20 years' experience in providing exceptional guest first service in both fine dining and casual dining settings. Results driven with a vast knowledge of both food and beverage. Consistently exhibit exceptional leadership qualities, team-oriented skills, problem resolutions, and a positive attitude.
Experience
Cowfish, Hampton Bays, NY 12/19-11/22
Bartender/Server
Engage daily in a high-volume environment providing excellent customer service while also possessing great judgment and a strong sense of integrity, with a positive attitude and strong team work ethic
Selected to work private catering events
Help guests be aware of and choose menu items, taking orders and making guests feel taken care of during their visit through thorough menu knowledge and hospitality
Keep the bar stocked and clean while always providing friendly and attentive service
Adhere to company standards for serving alcoholic beverages
Complete opening and closing duties to prepare the restaurant for service, both behind the bar and on the floor
Ability to work well under pressure with the ability to self-manage timelines and deadlines
Excellent multi-tasking skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Red Rabbit Restaurant, Saint Paul, MN 9/18-5/19
Server/Trainer
Opened a new, high volume Italian concept for the company in September 2018; achieving approximately $100 thousand in opening week sales
Received multiple online reviews for exceptional service and product knowledge
Elected to work multiple large and private parties including an exclusive event for the president of US Foods
Appointed "Team Lead" within the first week of employment and was responsible for the training of new employees in the areas of menu knowledge, POS usage, sequence of service, and proper safety and sanitation practices
Utilized food and beverage knowledge to continuously upsell guests thus rising check averages and increasing restaurant sales
Louis Ristorante & Bar, Saint Paul, MN 3/17-4/18
Server
Provided consistent, quality customer service to all guests
Facilitated the orientation and training processes of many new employees in adherence to the standards set forth by management
Delegated to lead private parties and events hosting up to 200 guests
Displayed leadership skills daily through the training and development of the "Patio Service Team" providing a memorable dining experience to over 400 guest per shift
Acquired bartending experience enhancing my knowledge of responsible alcohol service