Bryce Shirley
Vista,CA
Summary
Dynamic server with extensive experience at The Henry, excelling in customer service and team coordination. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through expert beverage pairing and effective problem-solving. Recognized for consistently delivering exceptional hospitality and training new staff to uphold high service standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Waiter
The Henry
Carlsbad, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Served guests throughout dining experience at The Henry while upholding company policies and ensuring exceptional hospitality.
- Presented menu recommendations, specials, and beverage pairings to support guest selections.
- Coordinated with kitchen and bar teams to ensure efficient service flow and guest satisfaction.
- Anticipated guest needs and resolved dining concerns with professionalism.
- Managed order entry through POS system with accuracy and speed.
- Trained new servers on service standards and menu knowledge to enhance team performance.
- Set up tables with clean linens and utensils before guest arrival.
Server
Brigantine Restaurants
Escondido, CA
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Ensured memorable dining experiences by serving guests with attentive hospitality.
- Coordinated timing of food and beverage service with kitchen staff to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Presented Brigantine restaurants' menu options and addressed guest inquiries with clarity.
- Took dining room orders and entered them accurately into the POS system.
Server/Bartender
Pitfire Pizza
Carlsbad, CA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Crafted cocktails, poured beer, and served wine, enhancing customer experience behind Pitfire Pizza bar.
- Took food and drink orders through POS systems with accuracy and speed.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to time service and support smooth dining flow.
- Restocked glassware and bar tools efficiently during high-volume shifts to maintain service continuity at Pitfire Pizza.
- Executed multiple roles at restaurant to ensure smooth operations and deliver exceptional hospitality.
Navy Corpsman
Portsmouth, VA
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Administered medications, dressed wounds, and conducted routine medical procedures to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided emergency care and routine treatment for service members in clinical settings.
- Recorded patient histories, vital signs, and treatment notes in medical charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses during exams, procedures, and medical screenings.
Server/Bartender
Red Robin
Las Vegas, NV
03.2018 - 01.2020
- resolved guest concerns through calm communication and effective problem solving.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to time service and support smooth dining flow.
- bussed tables and supported bar-area operations, ensuring timely guest cleanup, thorough restaurant cleaning, and efficient to-go order preparation and delivery.
- completed opening, closing, and cleaning tasks to ensure service-ready areas.
Cashier, Food Preparation, Drive
McDonald's
29 Palms, CA
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Accurately took orders while interfacing with guests to provide high quality service.
- Provided friendly and efficient customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Food preparation maintaining high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation areas daily to maintain health standards.
- Collaborated with team to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
- Floated between locations to ensure coverage and maintain service standards during understaffed shifts.
Server, Host, Busser, Food Runner
Rockin' Baja Lobster
Oceanside, CA
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Took orders accurately while engaging with guests to deliver exceptional service.
- Entered customer orders into point of sale system during busy shifts.
- Trained new hires on bussing, hosting, and food running to ensure team readiness.
- Coached coworkers to enhance skills and elevate service quality.
- Assisted with inventory tracking and replenishment.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Oceanside High School
Oceanside, CASkills
- Food handling and safety
- Senior care and caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Customer service and support
- Communication skills
- Cash handling and register management
- POS operation and order entry
- Management and supervision
- Cocktail and bartending expertise
- Care plan development
- Mathematical proficiency
- Restaurant and food service experience
- Upselling techniques
- Team coordination and collaboration
- Medical records management
- Retail sales strategies
- Wine knowledge and beverage pairing
- Table service excellence
- Problem solving skills
- Restaurant experience
- Wine knowledge
- Retail sales
- Food safety
- Beverage pairing
- POS order entry
- Table service
- Problem solving
- Team coordination
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
BLS Certification, Food Handler Certification, Certified Medication Aide, Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Server/Waiter
The Henry
07.2025 - Current
Server
Brigantine Restaurants
02.2025 - 06.2025
Server/Bartender
Pitfire Pizza
02.2025 - 05.2025
Navy Corpsman
06.2020 - 12.2024
Server/Bartender
Red Robin
03.2018 - 01.2020
Cashier, Food Preparation, Drive
McDonald's
11.2016 - 03.2017
Server, Host, Busser, Food Runner
Rockin' Baja Lobster
09.2015 - 10.2016
High school or equivalent -
Oceanside High School