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playing cricket, watching many types of birds, wear many types of new clothes and shoes, ride a bike
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prakashkumar prajapati

prakashkumar prajapati

waiter
mahisagar,Gujarat

Summary

Proven waiter with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing sales through expert menu knowledge and upselling techniques. At Self-employed, led a team in a high-volume environment, showcasing strong multitasking and guest relations skills. Achieved significant sales growth by leveraging food and beverage pairings and maintaining a professional appearance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments. Organized [Job Title] with experience in [Type] restaurant environments. Effective creator of service structures with thoughtful organization. Efficient house manager and facilitator of rapid table turnover, boosting volume and increasing sales opportunities. Motivated [Job Title] with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Focused and reliable [Job Title] bringing high enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of food safety practices. Proven history of excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills. Dedicated to accuracy and streamlining systems for productive work. Customer-oriented Wait Staff Member with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons. Licensed for preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Waiter

Self-employeed
01.2011 - Current
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Supported needs of [Number]- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for [Type] restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
  • Promoted specials or upsold items to increase average check amount.
  • Demonstrated extensive menu knowledge, enabling personalized recommendations for guests based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices and improving overall team performance.
  • Collaborated closely with bartenders to fulfill beverage orders accurately while managing patron expectations efficiently.
  • Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
  • Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Participated in monthly inventory checks, helping management maintain adequate stock levels and reduce waste costs.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
  • Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
  • Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
  • Complied with all company policies regarding uniform standards, punctuality, and professionalism.

Education

12th Pass - Hotel Waiter

Shri D.k High School
Chavdi Bai Na Muvada
06.2001

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Cleanliness
  • Order Taking
  • Professional Appearance
  • Cash Handling
  • Order Management
  • Table Setting
  • Food safety understanding
  • Guest Relations
  • Service prioritization
  • Menu Memorization
  • Fine Dining
  • Table Bussing
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Accurate money handling
  • Food station setup
  • Sales Techniques
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Food inspection
  • Food handling
  • Team Leadership
  • Order delivery practices
  • Hospitality best practices

Certification

  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • I need to be a waiter,an apprentice a room service person, or even a cleaner and a sweeper
  • I clearly remember the intial days of my training.
  • Regarding you wanting to become chef , its very good and kitchen is one of the best departments in hotel to work in.
  • I can handlle any hotel management as thw waiter staff all chef and kitchen many more.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programs

Quote

Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson

Software

I have some skills of computer software

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
Gujarati
Beginner (A1)

Interests

Greet customers, explain daily specials, and answer questions related to the menu

Take orders from customers for food and beverages

Relay food and beverage orders to the kitchen, such as via a point-of-sale system

Prepare certain menu items, such as assembling garnishes or brewing coffee

Carry trays of food or drinks from the kitchen to the dining tables

Check on customers to confirm satisfaction and assist with other requests

Clear tables after customers finish dining, or as needed

Prepare customers’ itemized checks, take payment, and return change

Set up dining areas and stock service areas

Additional Information

i want to know more information for my hotel waiter job in foreign country.

playing cricket, watching many types of birds, wear many types of new clothes and shoes, ride a bike

i can play cricket very well.

Timeline

Waiter

Self-employeed
01.2011 - Current

12th Pass - Hotel Waiter

Shri D.k High School
prakashkumar prajapatiwaiter