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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
The Beach House
Seal Beach, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Handled cash transactions accurately using POS system while maintaining a balanced cash drawer at the end of night
- Crafted and served a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines to patrons in a fast-paced bar environment
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and placing orders for supplies
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
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 bar area to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Shared knowledge of food and beverage items, 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.
- Executed inventory restocking during low-traffic periods to maintain operational efficiency.
Server
Big Sky Resort
Big Sky, MT
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers
- Executed order processing and communicated details to kitchen staff.
- Performed table bussing and resetting tasks to uphold cleanliness standards in dining room and workspaces.
- 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
- Oversaw table settings by efficiently removing courses, replacing utensils, and promptly refilling beverages.
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
- Executed order deliveries promptly to enhance customer satisfaction.
Skills
- Fine dining experience
- Hospitality
- Banquet experience
- Safe food handling
- Cocktail preparation skills
- Upscale casual experience
- Customer service
- Craft beer knowledge
- Strong multitasking
- Highly reliable
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Responsible Beverage Service (RBS)
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification
- TIPS
Timeline
Bartender
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
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer