Catering Server CV Sample

Focused and hardworking Catering Server with an exceptional customer service record. Knowledgeable in a wide variety of food preparation and presentation styles. Able to handle a high-pressure, fast-paced working environment with complete courtesy and professionalism.

• Extensive catering service experience
• Excellent familiarity with beverage and food service standards
• Outstanding knowledge of service ware and a wide variety of menu items
• Strong grasp of safe food handlling procedures and food presentation techniques
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Superior abilities in handlling high customer volumes
• Good flexibility in schedulling availability

June 2010 to Present Hyatt Hotels, London, ENG Catering Server

• Answered all customer queries regarding food ingredients, preparation procedures, and garnishes.
• Set up chairs and tables in banquet dining area.
• Assisted in keeping dining area organised and clean.
• Cleared and cleaned tables between meal times.
• Set silverware, draped tablecloths and folded napkins.
• Assisted in event hall decoration and candle display arrangement.
• Carried heavy food trays from kitchen.

June 2006 to May 2010 University of Minnesota Event Planning Services, London, ENG Catering Server

• Assisted hostess in greeting and seating event guests.
• Took food orders and delivered them with courtesy and efficiency.
• Cleaned catering and workstation equipment as needed.
• Conveyed guest complaints and questions to supervisors.
• Disposed of waste food in accordance with university standards.
• Provided food and beverage selection recommendations to guests as required.
• Assisted with food inventory control and storage procedures as needed.