Ayesha Bernal
San Diego,CA
Summary
Server and Bartender with 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Developed strong customer service and multitasking skills in high-paced restaurant environment. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining positive and professional attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Phil's BBQ
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared and served beverages in a fast paced environment.
- Always recommended the beer, cocktail, and appetizer of the month to every guest.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately.
- Worked private parties and events. This includes setting up and cleaning the bar area when finished. Ensuring all requested beers, wine, and liquor items are well stocked and organized. Keeping track of inventory and responsibly serving guest.
Server and Bartender
Red Lobster
03.2018 - 01.2025
- Efficiently performed opening and closing duties.
- Maintained a clean, stocked, and organized workspace.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Upsold menu items to customers.
- Handled card and cash transactions.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Server
Olive Garden
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Maintained a clean dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive and friendly service while multitasking.
- Provided wine pairing recommendations.
- Successfully upselling food and drinks.
- Preformed opening and closing sidework duties.
- Responsible for all cash and card transactions.
Cocktail Server
Bar Louie
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Responsible for opening and closing duties.
- Checked guests identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end liquors.
- Demonstrated adaptability by catering different types of events such as corporate gatherings or private parties effectively.
- Handled cash and card transactions.
Education
High School Diploma -
T.C. Williams
Alexandria, VA06-2012
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Bilingual
- Money handling
- Strong work ethic
- Safe food handling
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Responsible Beverage Service Training (RBST) Certificate -
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Phil's BBQ
08.2024 - Current
Server and Bartender
Red Lobster
03.2018 - 01.2025
Server
Olive Garden
10.2017 - 01.2021
Cocktail Server
Bar Louie
05.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
T.C. Williams
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