Amanda Smith
Spring,TX
Summary
Personable fine dining server with extensive knowledge of menu offerings, ingredients, and wine pairings. Warm and welcoming, with several years of hands-on experience delivering exceptional service in upscale restaurants. Highly customer-focused, with excellent memorization, communication, and problem-solving skills to enhance the guest experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Fieldings Wood Grill
The Woodlands, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Aided in maintaining bar inventory, while rotating liquor selections, and introducing new and innovative cocktails.
- Provided attentive service to patrons in high-volume settings with timely drink delivery and a low-stress environment.
- Advised patrons on wine and spirit selections to complement and elevate their dining experience.
Lead Catering Bartender
Fieldings Local Kitchen & Bar
The Woodlands, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw catering preparations, including the creation of large-batch cocktails, ensuring proper setup for home bartending, and delivering exceptional bartending services in private dining environments.
- Ensuring patrons receive premium bartending services for events ranging from weddings, popup events, to private birthday parties.
- Projecting the image of the business in settings outside of the restaurant, presenting professionally, and providing high-quality service.
Wait Staff Member
Fieldings Local Kitchen & Bar
The Woodlands, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities included enforcing the restaurant's mission of providing farm-to-table cooking to its clientele while also having knowledge of dishes and their preparation.
- Providing a service-driven experience for all occasions of dining, while also projecting a brand image that represents the restaurant.
- Successfully trained and onboarded new staff in dining etiquette, wine, and menu knowledge.
Waitress
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
The Woodlands, TX
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Prioritization of order accuracy and communication that helps in the creation of well-timed and coursed service.
- Extensive expertise in wine, steak, and seafood selection, continually refined through ongoing training and development..
- Strong knowledge of proper dining room etiquette and service, ensuring a refined and memorable guest experience.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Lone Star College
Houston, TXSkills
- Health codes compliance- TABC Certification and Food Handlers
- Wine and Beverage Expertise
- Service-oriented Mindset
- Efficiently managing multiple tables and tasks without compromising service quality
- Professional Appearance
- Charismatic and personable, with an ability to create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for guests
Timeline
Bartender
Fieldings Wood Grill
06.2023 - Current
Lead Catering Bartender
Fieldings Local Kitchen & Bar
06.2023 - Current
Wait Staff Member
Fieldings Local Kitchen & Bar
04.2023 - Current
Waitress
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
10.2022 - 04.2023
Associate of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Lone Star College