Allison Paradee
Essex Junction,VT
Summary
Dynamic bartender and server with extensive experience in high-volume, tourist-based restaurants, excelling in drink preparation and menu development. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service, and industry knowledge. Skilled in inventory management and payment processing, consistently contributing to a well-organized and efficient bar environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Bench
Stowe , Vermont
12.2018 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques. Studied industry trends to inform the planning of the bar menu and the development of new drink recipes.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service. Greeted frequent visitors by name, and remembered their drink preferences.
- Organized bar supplies to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with the Toast POS system.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Server/Bartender
Sushi Yoshi Asian Fusion Hibachi Steakhouse
Stowe, Vermont
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Server and bartender in a high-volume sushi and hibachi restaurant in a tourist ski town.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT01-2007
Skills
- Drink preparation
- Menu development
- Authentic customer service
- Inventory management
- Payment processing
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Bar organization
- Bar service preparation
- Memory retention
- Outgoing personality
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Anticipating guest needs
- Suggestive selling
- Professional appearance
Timeline
Bartender
The Bench
12.2018 - Current
Server/Bartender
Sushi Yoshi Asian Fusion Hibachi Steakhouse
03.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of Vermont
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