Avery Ray
Bowling Green
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at Cracker Barrel. Proven ability to enhance guest engagement and increase sales through effective upselling techniques. Maintaining cleanliness standards and collaborating with team members to ensure a seamless dining experience in high-volume settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Cracker Barrel
Nashville, TN / Bowling Green, KY
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Host
Cracker Barrel
Nashville, TN / Bowling Green, KY
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
- Assisted servers with food delivery during peak hours to ensure timely service for all guests.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
Babysitter
Richland Country Club
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pre Law
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY08-2027
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Guest engagement
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Cleanliness standards
- Team collaboration
- Point of sale operation
- Item promotion
- High volume dining
- Quality control
Timeline
Server
Cracker Barrel
12.2022 - 12.2024
Host
Cracker Barrel
12.2022 - 12.2024
Babysitter
Richland Country Club
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Pre Law
Western Kentucky University