Highly dedicated and enthusiastic Bartender Server with 10+ years experience in various dining settings, ranging from casual to upscale. Exceptionally goal-driven and detail-oriented, with a keen ability to prioritize the everchanging needs of a restaurant and its guests. Relentless in providing superior customer dining experiences that consistently exceed expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
The Hampton Maid
08.2023 - 12.2023
Checked on tables to ensure guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled additional requests.
Advised guests of daily specials and offers to increase sales.
Communicated dietary needs and allergies to kitchen staff to maintain customer safety.
Cleaned and set tables quickly to minimise time between reservations.
Provided 'on the floor' job training and mentorship to new servers and bartenders as part of the company's new employee onboarding process; facilitated their successful integration into the workplace.
Created a variety of delicious cocktails using expert mixing techniques and knowledge of flavor combinations.
Managed cash transactions with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring proper reconciliation at the end of each shift.
Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing personalized recommendations.
Resolved conflicts between customers in a calm and professional manner to maintain a positive dining experience.
Supervised replenishment of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm accuracy prior to delivery, earning numerous positive reviews and/or survey mentions from satisfied customers.
Displayed enthusiasm and exemplified high-quality service, resulting in increased quantity of customer 'regulars'.
Demonstrated safe food handling standards at all times.
Bartender Server
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Bar & Restaurant
02.2019 - 02.2021
Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
Maintained consistent bar register accuracy through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Checked bar patron's id's to ensure they met the minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, resulting in numerous positive survey reviews and higher quantity of 'regulars'.
Resolved guest and employee concerns to maintain both complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Creatively mixed both standard and specialized drink orders.
Collaborated with coworkers regarding the completion of daily opening, closing and shift change duties in order to maximize restaurant efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Psychology
Eastern University
St. David's, PA
05.1999
Skills
Point of sale knowledge
Food and beverage pairings
Dining area maintenance
Sales expertise
Wine Service
Guest relations management
Banquet/event coordination
Order accuracy
Service Prioritization
Cash Handling
Training new employees
Timeline
Server
The Hampton Maid
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bartender Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
12.2021 - 08.2023
Server
The Pandora 2
03.2021 - 12.2021
Bartender Server
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Bar & Restaurant
02.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Psychology