Brandon Dennis
Seatte,Washington
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Bartender /Banquet Server
Special Occasions Catering
Seattle, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
- Responded to guest questions and requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Set up glassware, liquor, and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Set and reset tables to support serving staff.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
Seattle, WA
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Bartender/ Server
Elliot Bay Brewing
Seattle, WA
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Bartender /Server
The Ram Restaurant
Seattle, WA
03.2006 - 07.2013
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
Cashier /Merchandiser
Trader Joes
Seattle, WA
05.2003 - 09.2008
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shoreline Christian School
Shoreline, WA06.2002
Skills
- Cash Register Operation
- Cash Handling
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Drawer Balancing
- Time Management Skills
- Merchandise Restocking
- Order Taking
- Product Knowledge
- Customer Relations
- ID Verification
Timeline
Banquet Bartender /Banquet Server
Special Occasions Catering
07.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
02.2015 - 05.2017
Bartender/ Server
Elliot Bay Brewing
09.2013 - 10.2015
Bartender /Server
The Ram Restaurant
03.2006 - 07.2013
Cashier /Merchandiser
Trader Joes
05.2003 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Shoreline Christian School