Blaise Teegardin
Grapevine
Summary
Dynamic server and bartender with extensive wine knowledge and a proven track record at Wine Fusion Winery. Expert in upselling techniques and delivering exceptional customer service, fostering strong relationships with guests. Highly reliable team player, adept at multitasking in fast-paced environments while maintaining cleanliness and service efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Bartender
Wine Fusion Winery
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest experiences during wine tastings and events.
- Memorized extensive wine list, assisting customers in selecting pairings and recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and tasting areas to ensure optimal guest satisfaction.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, ensuring accurate billing for customers.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely food delivery and presentation during busy shifts.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items, service standards, and winery policies.
- Engaged guests with knowledge of wines, contributing to increased sales through upselling techniques.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities during peak hours, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Server/Bartender
Old Hickory Steakhouse
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Trained staff on wine service techniques and customer engagement strategies.
- Coordinated wine tastings and events, enhancing guest experiences and increasing sales.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock of wines and supplies.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues and fostering repeat business.
- Mentored junior servers in product knowledge and service standards to elevate performance.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Server Assistant/Server
Uncle Julios
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Supported wait staff by delivering food and beverages promptly to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining area to ensure positive guest experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite order fulfillment, improving overall service efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, assisting in timely restocking for uninterrupted service flow.
- Responded to guest inquiries and concerns with professionalism, ensuring a welcoming environment for all patrons.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak meal times.
Busser/Food Runner
Mi Cocina
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance guest experience.
- Assisted servers by delivering food and beverages promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Cleared tables efficiently, preparing them for incoming guests to optimize seating turnover.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
- Supported inventory management by restocking supplies and monitoring stock levels regularly.
- Implemented process improvements for table resetting, reducing turnaround time significantly.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Skills
- Customer service
- Wine knowledge
- Point-of-sale systems
- Food pairings
- Inventory management
- Food and beverage pairing
- Upselling techniques
- Cleanliness standards
- Multitasking abilities
- Guest engagement
- Service efficiency
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Fast-paced adaptability
- Strong multitasking
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Patience and tolerance
- Engaging personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Menu memorization
Certification
Food Handler's, TIPS, TABC
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Wine Fusion Winery
11.2023 - 10.2025
Server/Bartender
Old Hickory Steakhouse
05.2021 - 09.2023
Server Assistant/Server
Uncle Julios
09.2019 - 05.2021
Busser/Food Runner
Mi Cocina
03.2018 - 06.2019