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ARDEN RINNIER

Salisbury

Summary

Experienced server with a strong background in foodservice, seen as a team player in fast-paced environments and during closing shifts. Proficient in supporting both kitchen and wait staff, upselling specials and beverages, and providing personalized recommendations to accommodate guest needs. Ensuring every guest receives exceptional service and leaves with a memorable experience

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Saltwater Cowboys
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Served food and beverages quickly making sure customer needs were met.
  • Made sure to explain our food and drink menu, upsold our specials, recommended our most popular food and drinks, prioritized allergy concerns with recommendations that would accommodate their allergies, and made sure the kitchen was aware.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills for customers.
  • Bussed/Reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
  • Had multiple returning customers and a great review form a secret shopper

Server, Cocktail Waitress

Seacrets
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Checked identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Recommended and served alcoholic beverages to patrons during high-volume shifts.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.

Hostess, Busser, Food Runner, Server

Barn 34
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
  • Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
  • Built and maintained relationships with regular customers by learning and remembering preferences.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Marketing

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
05-2025

Skills

  • Menu Memorization
  • Outgoing and Friendly
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Customer Upselling
  • ID Verification
  • Great Under Pressure
  • High Volume Dining
  • Table resetting
  • Food running

Timeline

Server

Saltwater Cowboys
05.2024 - 08.2024

Server, Cocktail Waitress

Seacrets
05.2022 - 08.2022

Hostess, Busser, Food Runner, Server

Barn 34
04.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Marketing

College of Charleston

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