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Ava Casey

Lambertville

Summary

Hardworking, dependable, and energetic college student looking for a position in the nightlife/restaurant industry! I have over 5 years in restaurant and bar service experience and am skilled with people, organization, and professionalism. Would be a great addition to any staff and am excited to meet my next team!

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Live at Premier
08.2024 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Restaurant Server and Bartender

Salthouse
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
  • Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Restaurant Server

Iron Horse Tavern
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
  • Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Restaurant Server

Logan Inn
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.

Banquet Server

Edgewood Country Club
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure in fast-paced banquet environments.
  • Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements.
  • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork by collaborating with fellow servers to maintain a smooth flow of service during large-scale events.

Education

Notre Dame High School
Lawrenceville, NJ

Bachelor - Finance

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-2027

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Order Taking
  • Organization
  • Cash Handling
  • POS system operation
  • Menu Memorization
  • Suggestive selling
  • Detail Oriented
  • High-volume dining
  • Tableside Service

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Bartender

Live at Premier
08.2024 - Current

Restaurant Server and Bartender

Salthouse
05.2024 - 09.2024

Restaurant Server

Iron Horse Tavern
08.2023 - 05.2024

Restaurant Server

Logan Inn
01.2023 - 08.2023

Banquet Server

Edgewood Country Club
04.2020 - 08.2020

Notre Dame High School

Bachelor - Finance

West Virginia University

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