August Guest
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with a proven track record in busy, high-volume restaurants, including large-scale hotel events. Recognized for strong multitasking and exceptional customer service, I foster team collaboration and enhance guest experiences. Skilled in inventory management and cocktail design, I consistently drive client satisfaction and repeat business. I have experience serving, bartending as well as being in leadership roles in the front of house which is incredibly helpful in my hospitality career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Banquet Bartender
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront
08.2018 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies, and arranging tables.
- Collaborated with banquet staff to ensure seamless event execution, resulting in increased client satisfaction and repeat business.
Bar Lead/Shift Floor Lead
Bettina Pizzeria
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Trained and mentored new bartenders and servers, resulting in improved staff performance and overall team collaboration.
- Kept detailed inventories and ordered the liquor, beer, and bar supplies.
- As a shift lead, helped with food running, hosting, bussing and bartending during peak busy hours as well as making sure guests and customers were happy and satisfied during their experience.
- Ensures shifts run smoothly from open to close, including keeping staff on task and handling and arising issues during service.
Server/Bartender/Shift Lead
Coast & Olive
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Trained and mentored new bartenders and servers, resulting in improved staff performance and overall team collaboration.
- Kept detailed inventories and ordered the liquor, beer, and bar supplies.
- As a shift lead, helped with food running, hosting, bussing and bartending during peak busy hours as well as making sure guests and customers were happy and satisfied during their experience.
- Ensures shifts run smoothly from open to close, including keeping staff on task and handling and arising issues during service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2024
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Engaging personality
Timeline
Bar Lead/Shift Floor Lead
Bettina Pizzeria
01.2024 - 08.2025
Server/Bartender/Shift Lead
Coast & Olive
05.2021 - 09.2022
Bartender/Banquet Bartender
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
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