Alexa Antonello
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Seeking a collaborative team within a positive work environment, eager to contribute skills and expertise, looking forward to hearing from you.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Castaways Pub
Lavallette, NJ
12.2024 - Current
Bartender
The Shore House
Point Pleasant, New Jersey
12.2022 - 04.2026
- Greeted customers and provided attentive service to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Prepared cocktails, beer, and wine for guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar surfaces, glassware, and garnish stations to enhance customer experience.
- Trained new bartenders on efficient drink preparation and effective upselling techniques to boost sales.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Completed opening and closing tasks, including restocking supplies.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers throughout the shift.
Bartender
Point lobster Bar and Grill
Point Pleasant, New Jersey
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Verified customer identification to ensure legal age for alcohol purchase. and followed alcohol service rules
- Operated cash register and POS system for transactions, providing accurate change and maintaining transaction integrity.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering a positive bar atmosphere.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Head server/Bartender
The Mathis House
Toms River, New Jersey
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Trained servers on hospitality standards, enhancing service quality and guest experience.
- Delivered attentive guest service and fast beverage service to support customer satisfaction.
- Managed table assignments during brunch, afternoon tea, and private events to ensure efficient service flow.
- Coordinated server shift schedules based on customer traffic patterns and forecasted needs, optimizing staff coverage.
- Set dining areas with proper place settings, linens, and serviceware.
- Relayed orders between kitchen staff and front-of-house team.
- Kept strong knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to help guests select items.
- Booked private events, including bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, and weddings.
- Facilitated smooth check-in for guests at bed and breakfast, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Education
Esthetics License - Esthetics
New York School of Esthetics
White Plains, NY04-2019
Skills
- Cocktail preparation
- Beverage pairing
- Beverage knowledge
- Cash handling
- Suggestive selling
- Excellent customer service
- Problem solving
Timeline
Bartender
Castaways Pub
12.2024 - Current
Bartender
Point lobster Bar and Grill
04.2024 - 06.2025
Bartender
The Shore House
12.2022 - 04.2026
Head server/Bartender
The Mathis House
06.2019 - 12.2021
Esthetics License - Esthetics
New York School of Esthetics