PIER WATSON
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI 63113
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Banquet Server with diverse event experience, attention to detail and friendly personality. Successful at handling food and beverage services while bussing tables and fulfilling customer requests. Track record of success in events with different guest sizes, menus and presentation requirements. Familiar with banquet standards and great at serving customers top notch service. Dedicated to providing a successful event for the guests.
SKILLS
• Fine Dining Service . Conflict and Complaint
Resolution
• Food Safety Understanding Service Station Stocking
• Buffet Setup and Takedown
High-Volume Dining DECEMBER 2021-CURRENT
Tableside Service
• Event Setup
• Silverware Polishing
• Wine Service
Table Setting Knowledge . Bartender Support
WORK HISTORY
Banquet Server Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis 999 N 2nd St. Saint Louis MO 63102
• Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach
at all times. • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet
guests.
• Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas.
MAY 2019-CURRENT Banquet Server
Hilton Saint Louis At The Ballpark 2 N Broadway Blvd.
Saint Louis MO 63102
Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach
at all times. Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event
theme.
• Adjusted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
• Refilled beverage glasses, cleared and reset tables, and stocked service
areas.
• Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes
after each course. • Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following
checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas. • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet
guests.
JULY 2020-OCTOBER 2021 Banquet Server The Saint Louis Club Clayton MO
• Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following
checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas.
• Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
• Worked with banquet manager to coordinate event set up and schedule.
• Responded to guest inquiries and requests promptly and courteously.
• Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
• Adhered to all health and safety regulations while serving food and
beverages.
• Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements. • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for
guests.
• Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
MARCH 2015-DECEMBER 2018
Lead Banquet Server/ Stand in Captain The Caramel Room At Bissinger's
North Broadway St. Louis MO 63102.
Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach
at all times. • Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following
checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas.
• Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for
banquet guests. Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
• Responded to guest inquiries and requests promptly and courteously.
• Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
• Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
• Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types,
following strict service standards.
• Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to
multiple dining areas.
OCTOBER 2014-MAY 2016
Temp Banquet Server DMR Events Saint Louis, MO
• Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements. Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach
at all times.
• Performed banquet service duties throughout the city at different
locations.
MARCH 2012-MAY 2016
Temp Banquet Server Keystone Services St. Louis MO
• Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event
theme.
• Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for
banquet guests.
• Travel the city to different Event spaces performing banquet services.
DECEMBER 2011-JULY 2013 Temp Banquet Server? LGC Incorporated Saint Louis Missouri
• Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following
checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas. • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for
guests. • Travel through the city to different events spaces performing banquet service duties.
None Obtained: Graphic Design
EDUCATION
MARCH 2015-DECEMBER 2018
Lead Banquet Server/ Stand in Captain The Caramel Room At Bissinger's
North Broadway St. Louis MO 63102. Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach
at all times. • Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following
checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas.
• Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for
banquet guests. Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
• Responded to guest inquiries and requests promptly and courteously.
• Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
• Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
• Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types,
following strict service standards.
• Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to
multiple dining areas.
OCTOBER 2014-MAY 2016
Temp Banquet Server DMR Events Saint Louis, MO
• Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements. Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach
at all times.
• Performed banquet service duties throughout the city at different
locations.
MARCH 2012-MAY 2016
Temp Banquet Server Keystone Services St. Louis MO
• Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event
theme.
• Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for
banquet guests.
• Travel the city to different Event spaces performing banquet services.
DECEMBER 2011-JULY 2013 Temp Banquet Server? LGC Incorporated Saint Louis Missouri
• Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following
checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas. • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for
guests. • Travel through the city to different events spaces performing banquet service duties.
None Obtained: Graphic Design
EDUCATION
Florissant Valley Community College, Saint Louis Missouri
MAY 1998
High School Diploma: Commercial Art
South County Technical High School, Saint Louis, MO MARCH 2015-DECEMBER 2018
Lead Banquet Server/ Stand in Captain The Caramel Room At Bissinger's
North Broadway St. Louis MO 63102. Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach
at all times. • Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following
checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas.
• Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for
banquet guests. Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
• Responded to guest inquiries and requests promptly and courteously.
• Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
• Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
• Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types,
following strict service standards.
• Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to
multiple dining areas.
OCTOBER 2014-MAY 2016
Temp Banquet Server DMR Events Saint Louis, MO
• Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements. Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach
at all times.
• Performed banquet service duties throughout the city at different
locations.
MARCH 2012-MAY 2016
Temp Banquet Server Keystone Services St. Louis MO
• Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event
theme.
• Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for
banquet guests.
• Travel the city to different Event spaces performing banquet services.
DECEMBER 2011-JULY 2013 Temp Banquet Server? LGC Incorporated Saint Louis Missouri
• Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following
checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas. • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for
guests. • Travel through the city to different events spaces performing banquet service duties.
None Obtained: Graphic Design
EDUCATION
Florissant Valley Community College, Saint Louis Missouri
MAY 1998
High School Diploma: Commercial Art
South County Technical High School, Saint Louis, MO