Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Skills
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Aaron Skwarek

Southington,CT

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/Server

Ideal Tavern
Southington, CT
09.2023 - Current
  • I was hired as a server, who quickly got promoted to bar and social media. Helped take pictures of our weekly specials.
  • Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
  • Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.

Bartender

Marker 37
Chester, CT
02.2022 - Current

Hired in February 2022 as a food runner. Promoted after 3 months to bartender. Took on an additional role in September 2022 managing the restaurant’s social media platforms.

  • Provide excellent customer service to bar guests while managing the service bar
  • Photograph, edit, and post to Facebook & Instagram on behalf of Marker 37
  • Operate POS system & manage cash drawer
  • Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
  • Comply with all food and beverage regulations

Bar Back

Sicily's Pizza And Buffet
Middletown, CT
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Maintain clean bar & prep areas
  • Keep glasses, tools & alcohol stocked for three separate bars within the restaurant
  • Greet guests with friendliness and professionalism

Food Runner/Busser

Waters edge resort
Westbrook, CT
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Expedite food orders, deliver food accurately & efficiently to guests in both the fine dining restaurant, casual outdoor dining & room service delivery
  • Assist with table clean-up & side-work.
  • Fulfill or delegate guest requests

Pizza Cook

Chillmark General Store
Chillmark, MA
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Create large quantities of pizza dough and sauces from scratch daily
  • Prepare over 100 pizzas per shift in a fast paced environment
  • Responsible for providing consistency by following prep lists & recipes

Sous Chef

River Valley Provisions
Higganum, CT
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Prepare consistent and high quality pre-made meals for customers
  • Safely handle the deli slicer throughout each shift
  • Provide excellent guest service in the front of house

Fry Cook

Livs Oyster Bar
Old Saybrook, CT
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Prepare excellent meals in a high end, fast paced kitchen
  • Prep salads & signature desserts from scratch

Cook/Busser

The Pattaconk
Chester, CT
03.2019 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for food prep before and during each shift
  • Maintained cleanliness in both the Front & Back of House
  • Provide excellent guest service

Prep Cook

La Vita
East Haddam, CT
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Prepare vegetables, meats, fish and other foods for serving
  • Responsible for cleaning kitchen, equipment, and utensils
  • Arranged ingredients attractively to prepare cold plate combinations

Education

High School Diploma - Basic course

Haddam-Killingworth High School
2016

Certification

  • Licensed DOT - 2022
  • Certified Bartender,mixologist, CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF BARTENDING - 2022
  • TIPS Certified

Skills

  • Hospitality & Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Food & Beverage Safety
  • Maintaining a continuously high level of productivity
  • Team Player who can also work well independently

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Ideal Tavern
09.2023 - Current

Bartender

Marker 37
02.2022 - Current

Bar Back

Sicily's Pizza And Buffet
02.2022 - 06.2022

Food Runner/Busser

Waters edge resort
09.2021 - 12.2021

Pizza Cook

Chillmark General Store
05.2021 - 08.2021

Sous Chef

River Valley Provisions
10.2020 - 05.2021

Fry Cook

Livs Oyster Bar
06.2019 - 09.2020

Cook/Busser

The Pattaconk
03.2019 - 06.2020

Prep Cook

La Vita
06.2017 - 10.2018

High School Diploma - Basic course

Haddam-Killingworth High School
Aaron Skwarek