David Benton
La Plata
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in fast-paced dining environments. Known for strong time management and effective communication skills, contributing to smooth operations and enhanced guest experiences. Ready to leverage expertise to support team objectives and improve service quality.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Busser
Outback Steakhouse
La Plata
05.2025 - Current
- Cleaned and organized dining areas to ensure a welcoming environment.
- Stocked ice buckets, water pitchers, wine glasses, and other bar items.
- Assisted servers by stocking supplies, setting up for service, and maintaining cleanliness to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained stock and cleanliness of stations for meal periods with silverware, linens and condiments.
- Swept and mopped front-of-house and back-of-house floors using various tools.
- Expedited food to tables to assist servers during busy periods.
- Inspected dining room furniture for cleanliness prior to seating guests.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about menu items.
- Assisted servers by delivering food and beverages promptly to tables.
- Removed used dishes and utensils from tables to maintain cleanliness.
- Set up and broke down dining room for events and peak service times.
- Closed restaurant operations at end of shifts to ensure proper closing procedures were followed.
- Stocked supplies, including napkins, utensils, and condiments for efficient service.
- Communicated guest needs to team members during busy shifts to enhance service efficiency.
- Followed health and safety guidelines while performing cleaning tasks consistently.
- Bussed and reset tables in an orderly fashion.
- Maintained a friendly attitude towards customers at all times.
- Took initiative to help others whenever necessary.
- Ensured that each table was properly set before seating guests.
- Carried food, dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils, and refilling beverages when needed
Education
High School Diploma -
St Charles High School
5305 Piney Church Rd, Waldorf, MD 2060205-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Cybersecurity
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDSkills
- Team collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Health and safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Performance improvement
- Training and coaching
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Guest relations
- Physical stamina
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Workplace safety
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Customer engagement
Affiliations
First Baptist Church of Waldorf
Actvities
- Upwards from 1st grade to 7th
- County Soccer in 10th grade
Timeline
Busser
Outback Steakhouse
05.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
St Charles High School
Some College (No Degree) - Cybersecurity
College of Southern Maryland