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Sarah Burleigh

Prairieville

Summary

Current college student with excellent time-management skills who has a passion for making social connections. Driven restaurant server with several years of foodservice experience. Skillful in memorizing detailed menus for thorough customer education. Commended and recognized for maintaining positive attitude and great sense of humor during peak hours.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Server

Elsie's Plate and Pie
Baton Rouge
04.2025 - Current
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Assisted with stocking supplies such as napkins and silverware for dining areas.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.

Restaurant Hostess

Elsie's Plate and Pie
Baton Rouge
07.2023 - 04.2025
  • Greeted guests and sat customers at tables or in waiting areas.
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
  • Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.

Education

Mass Communication

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2027

High School Diploma -

St. Joseph's Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2023

Skills

  • Time management
  • Exceptional communication
  • Organization skills
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Guest relations management
  • Food handling
  • Public speaking

Affiliations

  • Camp counselor at West Baton Rouge Museum "Blast From the Past" summer camp. 2017-2023
  • Donation organization at Baton Rouge Food Bank. 2021-2023
  • Helped prepare and serve food at St. James Place Retirement community. 2021

Extracurriculars

  • LSU Book Club
  • LSU Swiftie Club
  • Officer of Cooking and Crafts Club - St. Joseph's Academy
  • Drama Club - St. Joseph's Academy

Timeline

Restaurant Server

Elsie's Plate and Pie
04.2025 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Elsie's Plate and Pie
07.2023 - 04.2025

Mass Communication

Louisiana State University

High School Diploma -

St. Joseph's Academy
Sarah Burleigh