BRENDAN O’DONNELL
Applebee's
Clearwater,FL
Work Preference
Overview
Experienced food service professional skilled in managing workflows across diverse settings, ensuring efficient food and beverage service while anticipating guest needs. Expertise in food preparation and presentation, thriving in fast-paced environments. Organized in handling inventory and ordering, fostering collaboration and reliability as both a team player and independent contributor.
02+
Certification
04+
Years of experience
Work History
06.2024 - 09.20251 Year 3 Months
Bartender
J.Morgan’s Restaurant | Montpelier, VT
- Took food and drink orders from bar patrons, prepared complex cocktails from drink menu, made drinks for service bar, washed glassware, maintained cleanliness, and handled opening and closing duties.
- Food & Beverage Mgr. Shannon Phillips
- (802) 223-5252
10.2023 - 08.202410 Months
Server
The Skinny Pancake | Montpelier, VT
- Employed as server for 10 months at VT-owned casual dining chain; greeted customers and processed orders, performed barista duties, food running, and bussing tables, stocked supplies from stockroom, and completed all opening and closing tasks.
- Provided contact information for Paolo Miller
- (802) 262-2253
05.2023 - 09.20234 Months
Server/ Bartender
McMenamins Brew House | Seattle, WA
- Served at well-known Pacific Northwest family-owned restaurant hotel chain, specializing in craft beer. Accommodated large volume of tourists and patrons before and after events at nearby Seattle Center, Space Needle, and Climate Pledge Arena. Hired for peak summer season, providing excellent service in high-demand environment.
- Leslie Garno
- (206) 285-4722
10.2022 - 02.20234 Months
Bartender
Atlantic Crossing | Seattle, WA
- This is a well known English Pub in the Roosevelt area of Seattle. I worked the full bar area alone on weekend Brunch shifts as well as working with one or two other Bartenders on busy World Cup game days.
- GM Rissa Smart
- (206) 729-6266
10.2025 - 03.20265 Months
Server
Applebee's | 1465 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater FL 05602
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
- Managed order accuracy and timely delivery, enhancing overall restaurant efficiency.
- Trained new staff on menu items and service protocols, fostering team cohesion.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline communication and improve service speed.
11.2021 - 09.202210 Months
Deli Clerk
Hunger Mountain Coop | Montpelier, VT
- Assembled artisanal and custom sandwiches to meet specific customer orders. Collaborated with team in fast-paced deli counter to enhance customer service. Cut meats and cheeses, weigh portions, package items, and price products.
- Oversaw staff and customer service at the deli and cafe.
- (802) 223-8000
Education
High School Diploma
Riverview | Sarasota, FL | 05.1992
Riverview - Sarasota, FL
05.1992
Skills
Certification
Safe Staff, ServSafe. Certified Food handler training program.
TIPS, On Premise Alcohol Serving Training.
Section name
Work History
Timeline
Server
Applebee's
10.2025 - 03.2026Read more
Bartender
J.Morgan’s Restaurant
06.2024 - 09.2025Read more
Server
The Skinny Pancake
10.2023 - 08.2024Read more
Server/ Bartender
McMenamins Brew House
05.2023 - 09.2023Read more
Bartender
Atlantic Crossing
10.2022 - 02.2023Read more
Deli Clerk
Hunger Mountain Coop
11.2021 - 09.2022Read more
Riverview - High School Diploma,
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