Ashlyn Crews
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Dynamic server and bartender with a proven track record, adept at upselling premium products and cultivating strong customer relationships. Skilled in liquor and food service, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing guest experiences through effective communication and attentive service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/bartender
Root Cellar Catering Co
02.2025 - Current
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Worked with POS system to place orders
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Cultivated warm relationships with customers
- Handle set up and break down for catering events
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation
- Help with bar backing and making cocktails
Server/Bartender
Canyon Grille
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
- Managed bar alone on busy nights
- Created Cocktails
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers
- Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills
- Worked with Aloha POS
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
Server/Bartender
Carmela's
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills
- Worked with Toast POS
- Worked bar alone on busy nights
- Created cocktails
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information
Server
Hudson's on the Bend
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with Toast POS system to place orders, and manage bills
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation
Server/Bartender
Glade Arts Foundation
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Worked with Aloha POS system to place orders, and manage bills
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information
- Worked bar on busy nights
- Created Cocktails
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers
Education
Associate of Arts -
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2025
Skills
- Team member support
- Daily specials memorization
- Cash handling
- Food inspection
- Order delivery practices
- Menu item recommendation
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Upselling techniques
- Food safety
Timeline
Server/bartender
Root Cellar Catering Co
02.2025 - Current
Server/Bartender
Canyon Grille
02.2024 - 11.2024
Server/Bartender
Carmela's
01.2022 - 02.2024
Server
Hudson's on the Bend
03.2021 - 01.2022
Server/Bartender
Glade Arts Foundation
03.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Arts -
Lone Star College
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