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Natalie Garcia

Nampa

Summary

Efficient Server known for productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Specialize in customer service, time management, and conflict resolution, ensuring smooth dining experiences. Excel in communication, adaptability, and teamwork, leveraging these skills to meet diverse customer needs and maintain high satisfaction levels.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Server

Egg factory
Nampa
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Took accurate food and beverage orders from customers.
  • Delivered food and drinks efficiently to tables and guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
  • Assisted in training new servers on restaurant procedures.
  • Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
  • Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
  • Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
  • Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Kiosker

Keefe Commissary
Kuna
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • I had the responsibility and opportunity to be trusted enough to diligently,efficiently and effectively perform my job duties.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Server

Chilis Resturant
Meridian
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Took accurate food and beverage orders from customers.
  • Delivered food and drinks efficiently to tables and guests.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
  • Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
  • Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
  • Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
  • Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Education

West High School
Tracy, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • POS operation
  • Food safety
  • Order accuracy
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Sales promotion
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Menu knowledge
  • Dining customer service
  • Sales techniques
  • Multitasking and organization
  • High volume dining
  • Food sales and promotion
  • Wine service
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Strong work ethic
  • Bill computation
  • Table resetting
  • Take-out service
  • Specials promotion
  • Table bussing
  • Calm demeanor
  • Positive and professional
  • Food safety practices
  • Menu memorization
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Guest engagement
  • Dining crew workflow optimization
  • Suggestive selling
  • Quality control
  • Customer feedback management
  • Allergy awareness
  • Price memorization
  • Performance improvement
  • Guest seating
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Point of sale (POS) system operations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Team member support
  • Food running

Timeline

Server

Egg factory
08.2024 - 04.2025

Kiosker

Keefe Commissary
02.2024 - 09.2024

Server

Chilis Resturant
01.2023 - 07.2023

West High School
Natalie Garcia