Amanda Gonzales
Sauk Village,IL
Summary
Seeking Banquet bartending opportunities that have strong company culture for all management, employees and guest alike. Resourceful and known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializing in mixology, inventory management, and customer service excellence. Excelling at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, loving to ensure memorable event experiences for all guests.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Bartender
Museum of Contemporary Art
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Set up and breakdown bar for all events according to BEO, per guest request.
- Monitor all guests' alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Prepared and served many drinks per shift in high-volume environment.
- Love to make friendly conversation with customers to provide an enjoyable, special event experience.
On-Call Banquet Server
One Off Hospitality
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Set up banquet tables and chairs according to event specifications.
- Serve meals and beverages accurately, following established guidelines for portion control and presentation standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of banquet hall by clearing dirty dishes from tables in a timely manner.
- Respond promptly to customer inquiries or requests for assistance while providing excellent customer service at all times.
Honor Bar Attendant
Autograph Hotel Chicago
Chicago, IL
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Record inventory, stock, clean, and bill each guest in our Opera computer system for all rooms upon guest check out.
- Organize and store all paperwork properly and neatly for each day.
- Restock all items consumed during guest stay.
- Conducted inventory checks on a regular basis to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Help in other areas of the hotel, room service, and banquets when needed.
Patient Food Service
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Distribute menus, collect diet sheets, deliver food trays, and snacks to patients or nursing units.
- Verify allergies while examining each tray to ensure all required items per doctor's orders.
- Keep inventory while restocking nourishment rooms and food galleys daily.
- Perform personal activities, such as giving guidance and training to new employees.
Education
GED -
South Suburban College
South Holland, IL05-2005
Skills
- Reliable and Punctual
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Fast Learner
- Bringing a smile and love to all guest and employees
- POS,Cash Handling
- Mixed Drinks preparations
- Special Event Coordination
- Serve Safe Certified in Liquor and Food Handling
- 15 years of Food Guest Service experience
- Adaptable to any and all situations under any circumstances
Timeline
On-Call Banquet Server
One Off Hospitality
05.2021 - 11.2021
Banquet Bartender
Museum of Contemporary Art
03.2021 - Current
Honor Bar Attendant
Autograph Hotel Chicago
04.2019 - 09.2020
Patient Food Service
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
11.2016 - 06.2019
GED -
South Suburban College