Andrew Linkous
Bluefield
Summary
Highly motivated server and bartender with proven experience in providing warm, friendly customer service, with a love for the food industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
04.2015 - 06.2025
- Trained all new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Server
Beaufort Grocery Company
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Gave a fine dining experience, from start to finish.
Server
Ruddy Duck Tavern
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montcalm High School
Montcalm, WVSkills
- Menu memorization
- Food running
- Cocktail list development
- Superior customer service
- Suggestive selling
Timeline
Server
Beaufort Grocery Company
05.2020 - 11.2020
Server
Ruddy Duck Tavern
04.2018 - 03.2020
Lead Bartender
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
04.2015 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Montcalm High School
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