Brendan Whiteaker
Phoenix
Summary
Several years of working my way up from busser to bartender in the restaurant industry have given me valuable experience in hard work, customer service, upholding company protocol and maintaining standards, and I intend to bring that same level of attention to detail and effort to the aviation industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Grimaldi's Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Server
Grimaldi's Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Took accurate orders for multiple tables at once while providing excellent customer service as quickly and efficiently as possible
- Ensured every guest has a positive dining experience throughout their whole meal
- Maintained health and safety standards with consistent cleaning of all used equipment.
- Trained new employees to restaurant standards
Server
Yard House
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Took accurate orders for multiple tables at once while providing excellent customer service as quickly and efficiently as possible
- Ensured every guest has a positive dining experience throughout their whole meal
- Maintained health and safety standards with consistent cleaning of all used equipment.
- Trained new employees to restaurant standards
Food Runner/Expo
Yard House
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Reviewed and staged each dish ensuring consistency with culinary and visual standards
- Exported food to customers while providing attentive customer service for a positive dining experience
- Maintained health and safety standards in every area of operation
- Opened and stocked expo station for shift, and closed down and scrubbed expo station after shift
Server Assistant
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Complied with all food safety and sanitation regulations to reduce restaurant risks.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
Server Assistant
Arrowhead Grill
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Complied with all food safety and sanitation regulations to reduce restaurant risks.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
Server Assistant
Thunderbird Senior Living
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Complied with all food safety and sanitation regulations to reduce restaurant risks.
- Provided attentive customer service for positive dining experiences for higher maintenance personnel
Education
Airline Career Pilot Program -
ATP Flight School
Mesa, AZ04-2025
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School
Glendale, AZ05-2019
Certification
- Private Pilot License
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot License ASEL, AMEL
- Certified Flight Instructor
Hours
Total Time: 240.2
PIC: 158.2
XC: 108.6
Timeline
Bartender
Grimaldi's Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria
12.2022 - 01.2024
Server
Grimaldi's Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria
01.2022 - 12.2022
Server
Yard House
11.2021 - 01.2022
Food Runner/Expo
Yard House
08.2021 - 11.2021
Server Assistant
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
08.2019 - 03.2020
Server Assistant
Arrowhead Grill
10.2018 - 08.2019
Server Assistant
Thunderbird Senior Living
07.2018 - 10.2018
Airline Career Pilot Program -
ATP Flight School
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School
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