Responsible and detail-oriented server with fine dining experience, focused on enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional service and effective upselling. Committed to maintaining high hospitality standards while managing high-volume dining environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Server, In Room Dining Server
Beacon Grand Hotel
San Francisco, CA
04.2024 - 04.2025
Delivered exceptional customer service, consistently enhancing guest satisfaction and a positive dining experience.
Provided efficient and professional in-room dining and restaurant service, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment for guests.
Managed multiple tables simultaneously, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and addressing guest needs promptly.
Assisted with hosting duties, including greeting guests, seating them, and managing reservations to optimize table turnover.
Collaborated effectively with back-of-house (BOH) and front-of-house (FOH) teams to ensure seamless service and accurate plating of dishes.
Performed routine food preparation tasks as assigned, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
Served at private events and conferences/weddings.
Server
Coterie Cathedral Hill
San Francisco, CA
04.2024 - 12.2024
Server with experience delivering service at Coterie Cathedral, an upscale fine dining establishment.
Proficient in managing guest orders, courses with wine pairings.
Providing menu recommendations, special dietary restrictions for regular residents and ensuring a refined dining experience.
Skilled in collaborating with kitchen and bar staff to maintain seamless operations and uphold high standards of hospitality.
Server with experience delivering service at Coterie Cathedral, an upscale dining establishment.
Server
Spago at Four Seasons Resort Maui
Island of Hawai'i, HI
05.2023 - 04.2024
Delivered service in a luxury dining environment, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Served food and beverages with precision in both indoor and scenic outdoor cabana areas, enhancing the dining experience.
Managed reservations via OpenTable, handled special requests, and coordinated with kitchen staff for timely order fulfillment.
Upsold menu items, promoted specials, and processed payments accurately while maintaining a clean and organized station.
Developed expertise in fine dining etiquette and wine service, catering to high-profile guests with professionalism.
Server/Runner
25 Lusk Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
01.2022 - 05.2023
Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a warm and professional first impression in a trendy, upscale setting.
Took food and drink orders accurately, with attention to dietary preferences, including vegetarian options.
Delivered food and beverages promptly to tables, coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure quality and presentation standards.
Assisted with setting up and breaking down tables for reservations and events.
Front Desk Agent
Proper Hotel
San Francisco, CA
01.2020 - 12.2021
Running food at sports bar in Metreon.
Setting tables right according to the food course.
Working at the private parties, conventions, and events.
Firing orders with the kitchen and making them correctly in the order they were received.
Back Waiter, Runner
Tosca
San Francisco, CA
05.2018 - 04.2020
Making beverages, coffee, espresso, latte.
Clearing and resetting tables for next course, running food.
Communication with kitchen and servers, helping guests with menu.
Detailing dishes, garnishes and final touches, spices, oils etc.
Working at the private parties, conventions, and events.
Server, Runner
Cotogna SF
San Francisco, CA
10.2015 - 08.2016
Taking an order, entering the order in the computer, bringing the order to the customer.
Greeting people, checking on the customer regularly, make right recommendations.
Answer any questions about food menu, any daily specials, happy hours etc.
Education
Bachelors - Hospitality Business Management
Kharkiv National University
05.2016
Skills
Organizational skills
Cash handling
Food service
Customer service
Time management
Conflict resolution
Food safety
Food preparation knowledge
Safe food handling
Allergy awareness
Restaurant experience
Fine dining experience
Cash register
Order entry
Casual dining experience
Memory retention
High volume dining
Guest seating management
Effective customer upselling
Serving
Food handling
Supervising experience
Communication skills
Point of sale (POS) system operations
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Menu knowledge
Wine service
Problem solving
Hospitality standards
Certification
ServSafe
Alcohol Server Certification
ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. citizen
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Guest Experience Supervisor at Grand Hotel Du Cap Ferrat, a Four Seasons HotelGuest Experience Supervisor at Grand Hotel Du Cap Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel