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Marisa Johnson

Rapid City

Summary

Motivated in customer service with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable expierences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Lemongrass
06.2023 - Current
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Coffee Roaster

Dry Creek Coffee
04.2021 - Current
  • Maintained coffee quality by adhering to guidelines, product specifications and quality procedures.
  • Operated ground or roasted coffee controls and equipment.
  • Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions, jamming or spillage.

Waitress

Desperados
05.2018 - 09.2020
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Education

Associate of Business And Technology - Business

Western Dakota Technical Institute
Rapid City, SD
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Hill City High School
Hill City, SD
05.2023

Skills

  • Accurate Money Handling
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Upselling Techniques
  • Daily Specials Memorization
  • Table Monitoring and Turnover

Timeline

Waitress

Lemongrass
06.2023 - Current

Coffee Roaster

Dry Creek Coffee
04.2021 - Current

Waitress

Desperados
05.2018 - 09.2020

Associate of Business And Technology - Business

Western Dakota Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Hill City High School
Marisa Johnson