Bryer Ordonez
Westminster,CA
Summary
Attentive, reliable, and customer oriented Server/ Bartender with experience in successfully providing fast, high-quality service to guests in high volume and unpredictable restaurant settings. Adaptable, and professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration, and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management. Motivated and passionate about serving customers well while exceeding expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
The Beach House
Seal Beach, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, and busy weekends
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by promptly clearing tables, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking supplies as needed
- Handled cash transactions accurately using POS system while maintaining a balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift
- Demonstrated multitasking skills during peak hours, accurately managing 8 or more tables
Bartender
Anthony's Restaurants
Seattle, WA
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Great knowledge of wine/beer/ cocktail
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Server/bartender
Elephant And Castle
Seattle, WA
05.2020 - 06.2025
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Used slow periods to restock
Server
Big Sky Resort
Big Sky, MT
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
Server
Ristorante Mama Gina
Palm Desert, CA
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
- Delivered orders in timely manner
Education
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert, CASkills
- Casual dining experience
- Fine dining experience
- Banquet experience (5 years)
- Hospitality (10 years)
- Upscale casual experience
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Heavy lifting
- Craft beer experience
- Spirits experience
- Cash Drawer Management Inventory Management Staff Training High volume dining POS Systems and Ordering Platforms Banquet Coordination Hospitality and Accommodation Creative Mixology
- Guest services
- Computer skills
Certification
- Bar
- Responsible Beverage Service (RBS)
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification
- TIPS
Timeline
Server
The Beach House
08.2025 - Current
Bartender
Anthony's Restaurants
11.2022 - 06.2025
Server/bartender
Elephant And Castle
05.2020 - 06.2025
Server
Big Sky Resort
12.2019 - 03.2020
Server
Ristorante Mama Gina
08.2017 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School