Jonathan Parker
City of Saint Peters
Summary
Personable fine dining server with in-depth knowledge of menu items, ingredients and wine pairings. Hospitable and welcoming individual offering several years of hands-on experience serving patrons in upscale restaurants. Polished in appropriately setting silverware, glassware and napkins and preparing tableside menu items. Customer-oriented individual possessing excellent memorization and customer service skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fine Dining Server
Spiro's
Charles City
01.2019 - 08.2025
Fine,dining service with full bar service,wine service, and table side service. Professional attitude and attentiveness at all times. Upselling, and building professional, and personal relationships with guest.
- Provided exceptional customer service in fine dining environment.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of menu offerings and wine pairings.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and dietary restrictions.
- Set up dining area for special events and private parties.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Upsold premium dishes and beverages to enhance guest experience.
Fine Dining Server
Cardwell's at the Plaza
St. Louis
06.2018 - 12.2019
Fine Dining server with full bar service, and wine service. Maintaining a professional attitude at all times. Upselling, and building professional relationships with guest, and other general server duties.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Provided exceptional customer service in fine dining environment.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of menu offerings and wine pairings.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and dietary restrictions.
- Set up dining area for special events and private parties.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Upsold premium dishes and beverages to enhance guest experience.
Education
Fort Zumwalt South High
St. Peters , MOSkills
- Fine dining service
- Wine pairing
- Upselling techniques
- Customer relationship management
- Food presentation
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Fine Dining Server
Spiro's
01.2019 - 08.2025
Fine Dining Server
Cardwell's at the Plaza
06.2018 - 12.2019
Fort Zumwalt South High