AVEN PAQUETTE
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Motivated, service-oriented worker with several years of high-volume restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer, and cocktail knowledge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Notch Brewery
Brighton, MA
05.2024 - Current
- Toast POS
- Recommend beer based on customers preferences and provide information on process and ingredients
- Maintain taproom
- Maintain tabs
- Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
- Managed kegs, and tap lines
- Restocking walk-ins
- Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Creative Logistics Assistant & Collection Management
Rae Creative
New York, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Project Coordination
- On-set production management
- Schedule management
- Tracking payable expenses
- Overseeing deliveries and pickups
- Organizing collections for over-see shipping and transportation
- Technical on-set logistics
- Call-sheets
Barback
H&H Reserve
Brooklyn, NY
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Cleaned counter areas, sinks and floors of stains and trash
- Supported efficiency by restocking the bar with wine and spirits
- Collected empty bottles and glasses from tables or countertops for washing
- Removed empty kegs and retapped new kegs quickly to support customer demand
- Prepared garnishes for cocktails by cutting fruit and arranging on trays
- Assisted bartender with drink preparation and service in a fast-paced, high-volume bar environment
Production Assistant
Art & Commerce
New York, NY
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Helping with production from set up to break down
- Handling pre-shoot preparation including; organizing the kit, overseeing deliveries as well as taking care of talent riders, and managing receipts
- Other responsibilities include tracking expenses, wrangling talent, setting up EQ, helping the styling department organize products, and jumping in when needed
Server
Bukowski Tavern
Boston, MA
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal
- Restocked non-perishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory
- Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances
- Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
Server
The Corrib Pub
Brighton, MA
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Serving Events
- Managing customer tabs
- Creating relationships with new customers and regulars
- Educating guests on daily specials and offerings
- Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal
Server
City Girl Cafe
Cambridge, MA
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawers
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal
- Restocked non-perishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory
- Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests
- Discussed alternative selections with chefs for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests
- Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
Host
Cafe Du Pays
Cambridge, MA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Helped to plan and execute parties, including coordinating menus and preparing tables
- Answered the phone to provide establishment information and take party reservations
- Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations
- Worked with resi to collect reservation information and communicate updates to guests
- Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information
Barback, Expo, Shipping Receiver
Deep Ellum & Lonestar
Cambridge & Allston, MA
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently
- Replenished bar glasses, garnishes and condiments
- Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to the kitchen and discarded trash
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Carried dirty dishes to kitchen to keep dining areas clean
- Took food and drinks to bar and table customers
- Filled ice bins throughout shift
- Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared empty tables for future customers
- Made cocktail mixers, and garnish
- Changed kegs, and cleaned lines
- Signed for bar deliveries
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly
- Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
Education
BFA - Interrelated Media
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MASkills
- Hospitality service expertise
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Clear and effective communication
- Food Service
Languages
French, Conversational
Timeline
Bartender
Notch Brewery
05.2024 - Current
Barback
H&H Reserve
11.2023 - 04.2024
Creative Logistics Assistant & Collection Management
Rae Creative
03.2023 - Current
Production Assistant
Art & Commerce
12.2021 - 12.2023
Server
Bukowski Tavern
09.2020 - 11.2020
Server
The Corrib Pub
07.2020 - 10.2020
Server
City Girl Cafe
02.2020 - 03.2020
Host
Cafe Du Pays
01.2020 - 03.2020
Barback, Expo, Shipping Receiver
Deep Ellum & Lonestar
08.2015 - 03.2020
BFA - Interrelated Media
Massachusetts College of Art and Design