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Andrea Lara

Oakland,CA

Summary

Seeking a full-time position that utilizes my business management skills and experience. Exceptional customer service, administrative, and team leadership abilities with keen attention to detail and scheduling. Skilled in conflict resolution to foster team and customer satisfaction. Eager to grow and contribute as a team player.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

The Great Star Theater
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, 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.

Server

Hard Rock Cafe
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Server

Componere Culinary&Events
07.2018 - 05.2022
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Server Supervisor

RT Rotisserie
06.2018 - 03.2020

· Trained new employees on service standards and menu items to improve onboarding processes.

· Helped create schedules, money and safe handeler

· Resolved guest issues related to food quality, service times and incorrect orders.

· Multitasked effectively to deliver menu items to guests.

· Performed side work such as cleaning, restocking, polishing silverware and preparing tables for next shift.

· Developed training program to improve menu knowledge of new hires.

· Delivered positive guest experiences to tables through exceptional service.

· Bussed tables and removed unnecessary items to facilitate positive experiences.

Supervised team of employees in the establishment, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.

Server/Barista

Hey Day
05.2018 - 06.2019

· Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.

· served guests, made coffee, set up pastry case

· Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.

· Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.

Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers

Server

Soul Groove
06.2017 - 04.2018

· Greet guests, provide excellent customer service.

· Take orders, serve, buss tables, handle money transactions, split bills.

· Helped set up special events

· provided bottle service

Inventoried food supplies to determine needs and replenish stations

Server/Shift Supervisor

IIL Cane Rosso
04.2014 - 04.2017

· Trained new employees on service standards and menu items to improve onboarding processes.

· Serve food to guests, buss tables, team lead, provided excellent customer service.

· Money and safe handler

· Resolved guest issues related to food quality, service times and incorrect orders.

Managed inventory records and supply orders to cut costs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Laney College
Oakland, CA
06.2018

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School
San Jose, CA
06.2007

Skills

Proficient in multitasking and thriving under pressure Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Effective in both team environments and independent work Bilingual in English and Spanish Trained in POS systems (Microsoft, iPad, Square) Exceptional written and typing abilities

Beer, wine, liquor knowledge, Team Leader

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bartender

The Great Star Theater
05.2024 - 08.2024

Server

Hard Rock Cafe
07.2022 - 05.2024

Server

Componere Culinary&Events
07.2018 - 05.2022

Server Supervisor

RT Rotisserie
06.2018 - 03.2020

Server/Barista

Hey Day
05.2018 - 06.2019

Server

Soul Groove
06.2017 - 04.2018

Server/Shift Supervisor

IIL Cane Rosso
04.2014 - 04.2017

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Laney College

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School
Andrea Lara