Jordan Ellis
jordan.ellis@email.com · (555) 014-2290 · Columbus, OH · linkedin.com/in/jordanellis
Summary
Restaurant server with 4 years of experience in high-volume casual and fine dining. Delivers warm, efficient service and consistently high check averages.
Experience
Restaurant Server 2022 – Present
- Served 8-table sections in a 200-seat restaurant on busy weekend shifts.
- Raised average check 12% by suggesting pairings and specials.
- Earned the restaurant's top guest-review mentions for three quarters.
Restaurant Server 2019 – 2022
- Handled cash and card payments with zero discrepancies.
- Trained 6 new servers on menu knowledge and service steps.
- Worked closely with the kitchen to manage allergies and special requests.
Skills
Guest service · Upselling · Menu knowledge · POS (Toast, Square) · Cash handling · Food safety · Wine pairing · Multitasking · Teamwork · Conflict resolution
Education
Degree or certificate relevant to the role 2019
Recruiter's noteRestaurants care about check averages, guest reviews and how many tables you can handle. Those numbers say more than 'excellent service'.
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