Summary
Work History
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Angela Bednarz

Largo,FL

Summary

Energetic and positive hospitality professional with 20 years of experience in all aspects of restaurants and fine dining. Trusted for honesty, reliability, and exceptional guest service. Looking to add value to guest service and help contribute to the success of a team .

Work History

Lead Server Trainer

Annarellas
Saugerties
2021 - 2025
  • Delivered exceptional, high-end dining experiences while maintaining strict fine dining service standards
  • Led floor operations during service, ensuring proper timing, presentation, and guest satisfaction
  • Memorized and presented daily specials, seasonal menu changes, and detailed wine pairings with confidence and accuracy
  • Provided knowledgeable recommendations to enhance guest experience and increase sales
  • Trained and mentored new and existing staff on service etiquette, menu knowledge, wine pairings, and POS systems

Catering Team Member

Hickory BBQ Smokehouse
Kingston
2010 - 2025
  • Assisted with setup, service, and breakdown of catered events
  • Provided professional, timely food and beverage service to guests

Server / Assistant Manager

Beekman Arms Inn & Tavern
Rhinebeck
2017 - 2021

• Delivered elevated dining service in a historic, high-volume restaurant and inn environment

• Supervised front-of-house operations, ensuring seamless service, proper floor coverage, and adherence to hospitality standards

• Assisted in daily management duties including scheduling, shift leadership, cash handling, and end-of-day reconciliation

• Coordinated and executed private events, weddings, and special dining experiences from planning through service

• Managed inventory for bar and dining operations, including ordering, receiving

• Trained and mentored new staff on service standards, POS systems, menu knowledge, and upselling techniques

Bartender / Certified Trainer

Buffalo Wild Wings
Kingston / Wappingers / Middletown NY
2008 - 2017
  • Assisted with new store openings, including staff training, operational setup, and implementation of company standards
  • Ensured consistent adherence to brand standards
  • Prepared and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a high-volume sports bar environment
  • Delivered exceptional guest service while managing multiple orders efficiently
  • Maintained full knowledge of menu items, promotions, and beer/wine selections
  • Managed cash handling, POS transactions, and nightly bar reconciliation
  • Ensured bar cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and liquor regulations

Skills

  • Bi-lingual (polish)
  • Problem solving
  • Cleanliness & Safety
  • Mixology
  • Time management & reliability
  • Fine dining / event & catering / high volume customer service knowledge

Timeline

Lead Server Trainer

Annarellas
2021 - 2025

Catering Team Member

Hickory BBQ Smokehouse
2010 - 2025

Server / Assistant Manager

Beekman Arms Inn & Tavern
2017 - 2021

Bartender / Certified Trainer

Buffalo Wild Wings
2008 - 2017
Angela Bednarz