Waitress Resume Example

WAITRESS RESUME TEMPLATE (TEXT FORMAT)

SUMMARY

Friendly and enthusiastic waitress with 5+ years of diverse food and beverage experience. Proficient in sequence-of-service best practices; quickly memorize menus, daily specials and restaurant schematics; and efficiently manage assigned tables within busy settings.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Highline College

SKILLS

• Experienced in providing excellent client’s service.
• Interact with the clients in a courteous, professional manner.
• Maintaining professional appearance.
• Well rounded multitasker.

WORK EXPERIENCE

WAITRESS

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. Lincoln, IL

July 2018 – Present

• Deliver exceptional, friendly, and fast service. 
• Assist host and hostess by answering phone to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests. 
• Answer questions about menu selections and make recommendations when requested. 
• Anticipate and addressed customer requests, led the effort of achieving and maintaining a customer satisfaction score of 90% or above. 
• Learn to work well under pressure in a fast pace environment.

WAITRESS

Bumpers Drive-In Lincoln, IL

Apr. 2016 – May 2018

• Had knowledge of the menu items available especially in regard to allergies and diet restrictions.
• Patiently provided assistance to tourists and non-English speaking guests with the menu as well as give direction for parking, other nearby attractions and restroom availability.
• Handled money giving correct change, run credit cards for purchases, issued gift cards, sold merchandise.
• Cleaned and maintained work areas.

CERTIFICATION

ServSafe

Good Skills to Include on Waitress Resume

1. Advanced POS system user.
2. Proficiency of alcohol service, including serving guests responsibly.
3. Knowledgeable in numerous kinds of food and beverage.