RABECCA BAKKEN
Fountain Inn
Summary
Friendly professional with over 15 years of experience ranging from serving to managing a corporate restaurant. Excelling at multitasking, time management, and helping to create a positive relationship within the work environment. I am eager to bring my knowledge and upbeat personality to your establishment!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server, Key Holder
Rotie by Stella’s
Mauldin, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Work private banquets and wine dinners
- Perform proper wine service
- Provide exceptional customer service in a polished casual restaurant
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely order delivery.
- Train new servers on menu knowledge and service standards.
- Manage shifts ensuring a smooth service and happy guests
- Audit weekly wine and liquor inventories
Server
Travinia
Greenville, SC
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided exceptional guest service and assist in maintaining an enjoyable restaurant atmosphere.
- Daily opening and closing of the restaurant.
- Lead server for parties up to 50 guests.
- Responsible for training new servers.
- Performed proper wine service.
Bartender
Chili's
Greer, SC
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Greet bar patrons in a timely manner and engage to create regulars.
- Kept the bar stocked, organized, and clean throughout every shift.
- Proficient at entering orders through the apple tablet.
- Fully trained on Aloha and Micro systems.
- Able to multitask between service well and bar.
- Made drinks consistently to company standards.
- Followed SC alcohol laws, such as safe serving and checking ID’s.
Server
Summit Lake Lodge
Moose Pass, AK
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Was able to spend six months in Alaska working at a lodge during their peak season.
- Each evening included a new locally sourced entree.
- We served a lot of repeat guests from all over the world that were staying at the cabins.
- Provided descriptions of wine based on orders in addition to proper wine service.
Assistant General Manager
Ruby Tuesday
Clemson, SC
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Was promoted internally after almost a decade with the company doing various hourly positions.
- Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation and payroll.
- Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.
- Controlled delivery inventories and reported shortages to designated personnel.
- Purchase supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
- Observe and evaluate employees and work procedures to ensure high standards and complete disciplinary documentation.
- Conduct meetings and collaborate with others to plan menus, serving arrangements, and related details.
- Assign duties, responsibilities, and workstations to employees in accordance with work requirements.
Education
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University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SCHigh School Diploma - undefined
Woodmont High School
Piedmont, SC05.2010
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Empathic
- Inventory management
- Clear communication
Certification
- SC alcohol serving certification
- Alaska food handlers card
Timeline
Server, Key Holder
Rotie by Stella’s
08.2024 - Current
Server
Travinia
10.2023 - 08.2024
Server
Summit Lake Lodge
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bartender
Chili's
09.2020 - 10.2023
Assistant General Manager
Ruby Tuesday
10.2019 - 09.2020
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University of South Carolina Upstate
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodmont High School