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Serena Bethel-Polito

Serena Bethel-Polito

South Bend

Summary

  • Dedicated Server with management experience.
  • Delivered outstanding service in fast-paced restaurants.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking.
  • Observed environment for problems and executed good solutions.
  • Ready to pursue a career in healthcare; currently attending IvyTech's LPN program.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager/Server

Polito's Pizza
South Bend
02.2020 - 08.2025
  • Completed the food order each week with 3 different vendors
  • Filed sales tax each month
  • Interviewing, hiring and firing; managing the Indeed website
  • Implemented a training program for new hires
  • Staff scheduling
  • Multitasking under pressure: serving alone on busy days
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests
  • Managed the social media pages
  • Negotiating skills; dealing with different vendors, accounts and service providers
  • Cooking and food handling experience
  • Knowledge of the proper health codes
  • Superior problem-solving skills

Server

Nicks Patio
South Bend
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Maintained cleanliness of dining area throughout shifts.
  • Served a variety of customers and learned to handle situations correctly.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly greeting and seating guests, taking accurate orders, and delivering food and beverages in a timely manner.

Education

LPN -

Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN
07-2026

High School Diploma -

Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN
03.2017

Skills

  • Recruitment
  • Restaurant Management
  • Serving Experience
  • Catering
  • Supervising Experience
  • Employee Training
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Collaboration
  • Full Service Restaurant Background
  • ServSafe Food Manager

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager Certification 12/01/23-12/31/28

Timeline

Restaurant Manager/Server

Polito's Pizza
02.2020 - 08.2025

Server

Nicks Patio
10.2017 - 01.2020

LPN -

Ivy Tech Community College

High School Diploma -

Penn High School
Serena Bethel-Polito