Breanna Dent
Charleston,SC
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with Management experience. Committed to upholding the standards of my employer, regulars and new patrons. Friendly and passionate about serving locals and the community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Last Saint
Charleston, SC
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared craft cocktails in a timely manner daily.
- Worked with Resy and Toast systems.
- Trained new staff on how to accommodate reservations and walk-in guests.
- Implemented quality control measures, maintaining high standards for cleanliness and safety protocols.
- Cultivated strong relationships with regular patrons, fostering a welcoming atmosphere at the bar.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Assistant General Manager
Jettie Rae's Oyster House
Asheville, NC
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Led operational strategies including writing the floor plan for servers, reservation management, assisting the host to welcoming/seating walk-ins. Pivoting when needed for guests as far as late arrivals or change in the size of parties.
- Hosted daily lineups with the General Manager, Executive Chef and Sous Chef, taking note of daily specials and oyster changes and editing the daily selections menu.
- Handled server check-outs and money.
- Ensured the nightly closing duties were thoughtfully done by the front of house service staff.
- Assisted in monthly inventory management processes. Weekly check ins on inventory to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Worked closely with bar management by assisting in research and development for seasonal cocktails.
- Hired new bartending staff, solidified better opening/closing duties for bartending staff and scheduling and assisting quarterly bar deep cleans.
- Attended and took notes at weekly wine tastings with the General Manager and wine reps.
Assistant General Manager
VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN
Asheville, NC
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Worked as a team with the front of house staff while providing quality service to a high volume, yet local focused Italian restaurant in Asheville.
- Assisted in the hiring, and onboarding process for new employees.
- Worked with Aloha POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Server
FLEET LANDING
Charleston, SC
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided friendly service while communicating clearly with guests and front and back house staff.
- Experience with wine service and daily catch specials.
- Experience with food running/expo and assisting servers, bartenders prior to serving. High volume restaurant with 275 seats in the dining room and 75 seats at the bar.
- Trained new servers and food runners on restaurant policies, menu items, and service flow.
Server
POOGAN’S SMOKEHOUSE
Charleston, SC
10.2015 - 04.2019
- Started as hostess greeting & seating guests, answering phones and scheduling reservations through Open Table and Resy. Moved on to food running/expo communicating between kitchen and wait staff during fast paced service. Served tables for two years with 150 seats in the dining room and 30 seats at the bar.
- Full Time
- Managed multiple tables, ensuring timely order delivery and guest satisfaction.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
KERSHAW COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER
Camden, SC
04.2013 - 08.2015
- First Aid and CPR certified via American Red Cross (May 2013– May 2017)
- Taught ages 2-60 how to swim
- Assisted swim team coach during practice and meets
- Full Time
Office Assistant
CANTEY FOUNDATION SPECIALISTS
Camden, SC
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Scheduled appointments over the phone
- Mail/errand runner
- Designed company website and business cards
- Part time, 18-20 hours a week
Education
High School -
Camden High School
Camden, SC05-2015
Business Administration Major
College of Charleston
Charleston, SCSkills
- Highly organized and always prepared
- Able to work independently or as a team
- Experienced with Aloha, Toast, Resy and Open Table systems
- Always early or on time to work
- Clear communicator
Timeline
Bartender
Last Saint
11.2023 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Jettie Rae's Oyster House
06.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant General Manager
VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN
08.2019 - 05.2022
Server
FLEET LANDING
08.2017 - 08.2019
Server
POOGAN’S SMOKEHOUSE
10.2015 - 04.2019
Office Assistant
CANTEY FOUNDATION SPECIALISTS
12.2014 - 07.2015
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
KERSHAW COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER
04.2013 - 08.2015
High School -
Camden High School
Business Administration Major
College of Charleston