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Restaurant service

Waitress

Senior

Spearheaded training initiatives for 20+ new hires and transfers over 2-year timeframe. Balanced leadership and customer service skills to drive dining room management experience while meeting nightly goals.

  • Developed and implemented hands-on mentorship plan to train new waiters and waitresses over 3-week periods.
  • Provided guided menu presentations, customer engagement guidelines, and conflict resolution best practices.
  • Monitored trainee efforts to multitask customer service and daily restaurant task lists.
  • Tracked mentee performances and gave reports and recommendations to management following completion of training program.

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Bartending

Bartender

Senior

Increased overall team efficiency by 30% by developing and implementing bartending team task list of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities.

  • Drafted rotating schedule of cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  • Placed finished schedule in common back-of-house area for ease of access.
  • Communicated with server team to ensure everyone understood expectations going forward.
  • Monitored performances and delivered on-the-spot coaching as needed.

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Barista

Senior

Streamlined onboarding process and reduced training program times by 50% with newly developed and implemented mentorship program. Worked with individual trainees to provide hands-on experience.

  • Assessed existing training procedures.
  • Devised improved process including increased opportunities to “learn by doing.”
  • Presented revised workflow to restaurant leadership for approval.
  • Led training program as lead mentor and subject matter expert (SME), teaching new hires and transfers alike.

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Chef

Sous chef

Senior

Managed the daily operations of the culinary department, including staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Sourced ingredients to meet customers’ dietary needs and developing new menu items to boost the restaurant’s reputation.

  • Co-managed a busy kitchen of over 35-line cooks, pastry chefs, fry cooks, and prep cooks.
  • Reduced food waste by 21% through more cost-effective food options and menu changes.
  • Monitored all kitchen sanitation practices ensuring employees followed all standards and regulations and committed to high-quality food and exemplary customer service.
  • Prepared sauces and sauteed entries for a 250-seat fine-dining restaurant event.
  • Created a well-balanced menu to meet different dietary needs, including lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan meal choices.

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Executive chef

Senior

Motivated kitchen staff and developed cooperative and constructive working relationships to create a positive environment. Monitored sanitation practices and ensured kitchen staff followed all local, state, and federal safety standards and regulations, and adhered to the company’s policies and procedures.

  • Planned, supervised, and coordinated activities of prep cooks, head cooks, and other food preparation workers.
  • Followed the restaurant’s standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards, creating new meal options according to customer preferences.
  • Complied with local, state, and federal health and sanitation ordinances and restaurant sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Maintained inventory of food and non-food supplies and equipment to ensure the restaurant stayed within guidelines and products were available at all times.
  • Ensured the thorough training of culinary leaders and sous-chefs, and kept detailed evaluation reports of their work progress.

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Restaurant management

Executive chef

Senior

Motivated kitchen staff and developed cooperative and constructive working relationships to create a positive environment. Monitored sanitation practices and ensured kitchen staff followed all local, state, and federal safety standards and regulations, and adhered to the company’s policies and procedures.

  • Planned, supervised, and coordinated activities of prep cooks, head cooks, and other food preparation workers.
  • Followed the restaurant’s standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards, creating new meal options according to customer preferences.
  • Complied with local, state, and federal health and sanitation ordinances and restaurant sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Maintained inventory of food and non-food supplies and equipment to ensure the restaurant stayed within guidelines and products were available at all times.
  • Ensured the thorough training of culinary leaders and sous-chefs, and kept detailed evaluation reports of their work progress.

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Restaurant manager

Senior

Created high-quality customer-centric service environment through staff development, customer engagement plans, and proactive expenditure reductions such as waste, spoilage, or turnover. Managed inventories, storage conditions, and sales improvement planning. Directed all business operations and financial reporting in compliance with legal regulations and safety standards.

  • Reduced variable costs 4% by controlling excess waste and overtime expenditures.
  • Exceeded monthly goals 8% consistently by training staff in customer relationship development, upselling techniques, and featuring food specials throughout the week.

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Cook

Line cook

Senior

Managed kitchen operations to produce 150+ high-quality entrees per day, trained kitchen staff on food handling procedures, and negotiated agreements with vendors to reduce the costs of supplies by 13%.

  • Memorized all menu items and instructed line cooks on how to set up each order, including preparing the ingredients, setting up cooking times, and achieving the proper quantities.
  • Facilitated kitchen operations by creating recipe files, simplifying prep sheets, and outlining an accurate staff rotation system for each shift.
  • Verified production orders, reviewed menus, and made the necessary meal modifications to meet customers’ dietary needs.
  • Cooperated with the Sous Chef to introduce new menu items and exotic meals for seasonal catering and in-house special events.
  • Assisted clients with meal choices, recommending specific items based on allergy and dietary needs.

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Fast food

Fast food manager

Senior

Interviewed, hired, and trained staff, submitted nightly financial reports, and conducted regular evaluation reports. Ensured all processes for venue management were in place and executed on time. Completed all administrative and operational duties as outlined and assigned by the regional manager.

  • Fostered a positive and motivating work environment that enhanced the restaurant’s brand and culture and led to increased employee retention.
  • Ensured hospitality service standards were upheld at all times, including resolving customer complaints, food quality assurance, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Managed team member relations and issues related to coaching, mentoring and partnering with professional development programs as necessary.
  • Maintained budget and optimized operating expenses by adjusting purchasing, scheduling, portion control, and using P&L reports.
  • Instituted a customer rewards program that resulted in increased profits exceeding projections for the region by 12%.

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Catering

Caterer

Senior

Demonstrated exceptional negotiation and customer service abilities with vendors, contractors, venue managers, and clients. Assumed and maintained a complete understanding of safe food handling policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

  • Reviewed all food orders before packaging and transporting them to event locations to ensure they met the standards of quality of the company.
  • Inspected and assisted with event planning and set up, provided on-site solutions to any issues, and helped with cleanup.
  • Maintained catering staff and guest focus while performing varying tasks and responsibilities at planned events.
  • Trained new hires to effectively and efficiently conduct all assigned tasks while demonstrating respect and loyalty to the entire team.
  • Constantly demonstrated high integrity and a positive attitude while exhibiting a high level of enthusiasm when interacting with guests.

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Catering manager

Senior

Demonstrated ability to develop staff, manage multiple sites, and communicate with clients. Ensured positive and high-quality service to the clients working alongside other operational managers with a focus on leadership, employee safety, and development.

  • Took part in client meetings to fully understand event and food requirements, budgets, meal price adjustments, and menu options.
  • Conducted event site service evaluations, developing and implementing action plans and changes needed to meet company standards.
  • Provided on-site constructive craft and gross margin staff training to minimize wastage and maximize company profits.
  • Attended to and took all necessary actions to prevent accidents, lost property, damages, and irregularities.
  • Stayed up-to-date with current and popular food trends through social media, food magazines, and trade events.

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Objectives and summaries

Summary examples

Restaurant service

Attentive, reliable, and self-motivated waitress with experience serving customers in food service and excellent customer service skills. Supportive and collaborative team player with attention to detail, passion for helping others, and ability to work well under pressure to maintain positive customer experiences and complete daily tasks. Proactive problem solver with excellent critical thinking skills.

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Bartending

Attentive, reliable, and customer-oriented bartender with experience taking orders and interacting with customers in a high-volume and unpredictable restaurant environment. Confident and proficient team player with excellent problem solving, decision making, and communication skills. Energetic, determined, and innovative problem solver who brings critical thinking and multitasking skills to the table.

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Chef

Highly organized with a willingness to follow orders from the head chef while remaining calm, flexible, and focused in urgently paced and demanding environments. Demonstrates superb interpersonal skills and proficiency in building and maintaining relationships with coworkers of all levels and backgrounds. Flexible and able to perform tasks with minimum to no supervision while encouraging efficient workflow and productivity.

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Restaurant management

Dedicated, ambitious, and self-motivated restaurant manager with 5 years’ assistant managerial experience and excellent customer service skills. Professional, composed, and reliable shift leader with strong interpersonal skills, flexibility in the face of busy operations and shifting priorities, and passion for process improvement. Collaborative customer relations expert with successful track record of overseeing dining area maintenance and leading promotional events.

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Cook

A passionate and energetic line cook with exceptional food handling knowledge and the ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment. Dedicated to learning new skills while assisting the team in all necessary tasks with a positive attitude and open mind. Eager to improve the efficiency of the organization while maintaining productive working relationships with supervisors, staff, and customers.

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Fast food

Flexible, honest, and punctual, with the ability to stay calm and focused in fast-paced, stressful situations with changing priorities. Demonstrated strengths in customer service with exceptional communication skills. Team player and multi-tasker that is willing to take on new responsibilities and face challenges head-on. Highly trusted for work ethic, hands-on approach, and ability to get the job done.

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Baker

An energetic baker with strong time management and a fine eye for detail. Able to quickly grasp new recipes, understand ingredient requirements, and knowledgeable of sanitation standards and basic food safety requirements. Aspiring to become an expert in baking cakes, pastries, and sweets that will satisfy customers and bring recognition to the company.

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Catering

Skilled catering professional with extensive knowledge of event organization, management of logistics, and communication with event managers and outside vendors. Manages licensing requirements, event schedules, and compliance issues to effect seamless service delivery.

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Objective examples

Restaurant service

Ambitious and self-driven waitress eager to leverage customer service skills to obtain a food service industry position with long-term opportunities. Adaptable and understanding team player looking to join a supportive and welcoming team.

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Bartending

Communicative and customer-oriented bartender with 5 years’ experience and relevant drink mixing skills eager to join an innovative and friendly team with room for personal and professional growth. Adaptable professional touting proven track record of high-quality customer service skills.

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Chef

Certified Culinary Arts Professional seeking a role to apply skills and methods to develop a solid customer base and business success in the restaurant industry. Ability to work as part of a team in fast-paced and high-traffic environments.

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Restaurant management

Self-motivated and detail-oriented restaurant manager seeking greater opportunities to leverage team leadership experience to pursue business development and growth goals. Hands-on and supportive coordinator eager to obtain a role with increased responsibilities and room for professional growth.

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Cook

Attentive food service professional with extensive knowledge about kitchen operations, cooking equipment, and meal preparation styles. Looking to join an energetic team of cooks, provide outstanding customer service and increase the restaurant’s reputation through fast and attentive service.

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Fast food

Energetic, team-oriented restaurant crew member with 4+ years in the fast-food industry seeking a position to join an organization that employs like-minded professionals with the skills and desire to grow and bring the best possible experience to its customers.

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Baker

Creative individual with a passion for baking and dessert decoration. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and able to quickly interpret recipes. Looking to become a renowned baker and an expert in international pastry, to increase my customer base and achieve long-term customer loyalty.

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Catering

Highly-motivated event planner seeking a rewarding opportunity to work with a catering company that promotes dedication and commitment toward creating unique, unforgettable experiences for clients. Demonstrates exceptional abilities to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve in high-stress, fast-paced environments.

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