Christina Rutledge
Texarkana
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Server
On The Border Restaurant
Texarkana
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Maintained a tidy restaurant and constantly restocked
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Ensure every guest leaves full and satisfied
Cashier/Cook
Herbs Creamland
Ashdown
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of restaurant; restocked supplies as needed.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Education
Ashdown High School
Ashdown, ArkansasSkills
- Excellent customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Guest satisfaction focus
- Positive and professional demeanor
- Multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Order accuracy
POS system proficiency (Aloha)
- Menu memorization & product knowledge
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cash handling & credit card transactions
- Training new staff
- Shift leadership or closing responsibilities
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Strong work ethic
- Fast learner
Timeline
Server
On The Border Restaurant
10.2024 - Current
Cashier/Cook
Herbs Creamland
02.2024 - 09.2024
Ashdown High School