Sarah Childers
Fairmount
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual. Works well within team settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cashier
Biguns BBQ
Talking Rock
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at busy BBQ restaurant.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cashier area and dining space.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and answered product inquiries.
- Handled cash register operations, including balancing cash drawers at shift end.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Provided friendly customer service, enhancing overall dining experience for guests.
- Managed order processing and communicated effectively with kitchen staff.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in food handling practices.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
Restaurant Hostess
Longhorn Steakhouse
East Ellijay
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Greeted guests warmly and guided them to their tables.
- Managed reservations and ensured accurate seating arrangements.
- Collaborated with servers to facilitate efficient service flow.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved concerns promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the host stand area.
- Assisted in training new staff on hosting procedures.
- Provided support during busy periods to enhance guest experience.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times, and specials.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Restocked condiments, silverware, napkins, tablecloths. as needed.
- Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
- Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
- Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
- Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the restaurant management team.
- Verified accuracy of orders before delivering them to customers' tables.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
- Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
Restaurant Hostess
Rocco’s bar
Jasper
- Greeted guests warmly and guided them to their tables.
- Managed reservations and ensured accurate seating arrangements.
- Collaborated with servers to facilitate efficient service flow.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved concerns promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the host stand area.
- Assisted in training new staff on hosting procedures.
- Provided support during busy periods to enhance guest experience.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
- Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times, and specials.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Restocked condiments, silverware, napkins, tablecloths. as needed.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
- Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
- Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
Education
Pickens High School
Jasper, GeorgiaSkills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Cash handling
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Product restocking
- Complaint resolution
- Training and onboarding
- Customer assistance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cash handling expertise
- Refund handling
- Online orders preparation
- Order packaging
- POS systems
- Written and verbal communication
- Liquor law compliance
- Basic math
- ID verification
- Empathy and patience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cashier
Biguns BBQ
04.2024 - 01.2026
Restaurant Hostess
Longhorn Steakhouse
01.2022 - 05.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Rocco’s bar
Pickens High School