Karen Finkbeiner
4533 School House Road
Collins, MS 39428
(123)-526-3291
karen.f@emailaddress.com

Job Objective: To use my abilities and skills and gain employment as Fine Dining Server. 

Highlights of Qualifications: 

•	Extensive experience of fine dining services 
•	Profound knowledge of varying types of foods and beverages 
•	Exceptional knowledge of state liquor laws 
•	Familiarity with food serving standards 
•	Wide knowledge of property and company policies and procedures 
•	Proficient with safety and sanitation standards 
•	Ability to handle cash transactions 
•	Proficient with MS office applications 
•	Ability to work in demanding work environment 
•	Ability to provide exceptional customer services 

Professional Experience: 

Fine Dining Server 
Fontainebleau Resorts, Collins, MS 
August 2007 - Present 

•	Seated and obtained food orders from customers. 
•	Informed about daily specials and answered customer questions regarding menu items. 
•	Communicated customer orders to kitchen staffs. 
•	Maintained work station clean and organized. 
•	Served food and beverages within appropriate times. 
•	Refilled beverages as needed. 
•	Cleared clutter and dirty dishes from the tables. 
•	Prepared checks and processed customer payments. 

Fine Dining Server 
Valley Forge Casino Resort, Collins, MS 
May 2004 - July 2007 

•	Ensured fine dining experiences for customers to encourage repeat business. 
•	Arranged tables and chairs based on the type of events. 
•	Communicated customer’s additional meal requirements and special requests to kitchen staffs. 
•	Contacted kitchen staffs regarding recook orders and menu question from customers. 
•	Ensured the quality of food served. 
•	Cleared and cleaned tables for next guests. 
•	Stocked coffee, sugar, napkins, cups and other glassware at service station. 
•	Suggested any special menus and desserts to customers. 

Education: 

Associate Degree in Restaurant Management 
Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, MA