Andrea Watson
Summary
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.Motivated, service-oriented Bartender with several years of high-volume restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer, and cocktail knowledge. Creative with developing new mixology recipes. Friendly Bartender. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Server
Instaworks gigs
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided food, beverage and table service to guests during events.
- Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating guest needs and responding promptly to requests or inquiries made by guests or other employees.
- Performed opening duties such as filling salt shakers, preparing coffee urns. prior to the start of an event.
- Maintained cleanliness of all dining areas throughout the duration of an event.
- Assisted in setting up banquet tables and chairs for events.
Bartender
Olive Garden Restaurant
Washington
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings, and special promotions.
Server/Head Bartender
Flightline
Fallon, NV
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Food Runner
- Server
- Bar back
- Cashier
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Barista
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Psychology
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CASome College (No Degree) -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- Food and beverage service
- Event setup
- POS system operation
- Menu knowledge
- Sanitation practices
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Event Server
Instaworks gigs
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bartender
Olive Garden Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2018
Server/Head Bartender
Flightline
01.2014 - 01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Social Psychology
Southwestern College
Some College (No Degree) -
Purdue University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
National University