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Alexandra Olander

Glendale,CA

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring seamless event execution and superior customer service. Well versed in health codes and ABC standards, I foster positive team dynamics while enhancing operational efficiency. I am adept in multitasking and my clear communication skills have significantly increased repeat customer numbers when working in bars and restaurants.

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, food, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender, Server and Supervisor

Perfect Parties
05.2023 - Current

Supervising in and out load at special events. Supervising set up of all bar, dining areas and the kitchen. Make sure proper health department and ABC rules and regulations are executed. Supervising staff and creating a good, positive work environment Create and serve specialty, and well established alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Ensuring that everything runs and are executed according to schedule. Ensuring that food is inspected and up to par before leaving the kitchen.

Captain, Server and Bartender

Calamigos Equestrian
05.2023 - 06.2023

Same as above. But also worked and coordinated with the wedding planners, flower vendors, musicians, Dj's. etc.

Bartender and Opening Supervisor

DeBell Golf Club
05.2010 - 01.2014
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, large tournament crowds (up to 160 people) by myself, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow, coordinating with kitchen and floor staff to expedite orders.

Bartender/Server/Office Assistant

Ye Rustic Inn
08.2005 - 05.2010

In addition to descriptions of my other job's, I also maintained all inventory and ordering of beer, alcohol, bar supplies etc. Bill and payroll entering. Bill pay. Updating of employee handbook, writing personal memos and employee written warnings. Maintaining and updating personal records. Training of all new front of the house staff.

Education

Graduated Culinary, Hospitality And Managment - Culinary, Hospitality, Managment

Värnhems
Malmö
06-1990

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Health codes compliance
  • ABC standards
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Point of sale systems

Certification

LEAD

Accounting for non accountants

Food Handlers card

Food Service Manager (expired but willing to renew)


Timeline

Bartender, Server and Supervisor

Perfect Parties
05.2023 - Current

Captain, Server and Bartender

Calamigos Equestrian
05.2023 - 06.2023

Bartender and Opening Supervisor

DeBell Golf Club
05.2010 - 01.2014

Bartender/Server/Office Assistant

Ye Rustic Inn
08.2005 - 05.2010

LEAD

Accounting for non accountants

Food Handlers card

Food Service Manager (expired but willing to renew)


Graduated Culinary, Hospitality And Managment - Culinary, Hospitality, Managment

Värnhems
Alexandra Olander