Anthony Parrish
Seminole,FL
Summary
Capable Bartender/Server passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in fast -paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Caddy's On The Beach
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Managed up to 650 guests at one time for a "Clean up the beach" event.
Server
Shells Seafood Restaurant
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Worked with POS system (Toast) to place orders, manage tabs, and handle complimentary items.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff
- Managed a 7 table section with over 40 seats.
Bartender
Caddy's On The Beach
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Hosted and prepared multiple 150-300 guest parties with prior discussed services.
Service Bartender
Crabby Bill's
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Made beers and cocktails for a 450-guest capacity weekly.
Barback/Busser
Lulu's Oyster Bar & Tap House
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Restocked ice, condiments, beer kegs, and liquor bottles.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleanliness and regularly take out dishes and trash to specified areas.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell High School
Defiance, MO03.2018
Skills
- Safe service compliance
- Mixology
- Bar restocking
- Suggestive selling
- New hire training
- Inventory
- Food preparation
- Food service
- Outstanding customer service
- Outgoing personality
- Menu memorization
Timeline
Bartender
Caddy's On The Beach
02.2025 - 12.2025
Server
Shells Seafood Restaurant
07.2024 - 02.2025
Bartender
Caddy's On The Beach
02.2021 - 07.2024
Service Bartender
Crabby Bill's
03.2020 - 12.2020
Barback/Busser
Lulu's Oyster Bar & Tap House
01.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell High School