Caden McDaniel
Levittown ,NY
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at Refuge Food and Spirits. Proven ability to engage guests and manage high-volume dining environments while maintaining cleanliness standards. Adept at cash handling and fostering relationships, ensuring memorable experiences for patrons.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Refuge Food and Spirits
Melville, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
Deputy
Bradford County Sheriff’s Office
Starke, FL
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and emerging trends in law enforcement.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to develop effective strategies for case management and resource allocation.
- Provided thorough training to junior deputies, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Mentored new recruits during their probationary period, offering guidance on policy adherence, tactical skills, and professionalism within the force.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Bartender
Beef 'O' Brady's Restaurant
Raiford, FL
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
Raiford, FL
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Bartender
Phoenix Bar and Lounge
Jacksonville, FL
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Master Of Theological Studies - Theological Studies
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2024
Bachelor - Psychobiology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2022
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Cleanliness standards
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- High volume dining
- Team collaboration
- Relationship management
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Server
Refuge Food and Spirits
08.2024 - Current
Deputy
Bradford County Sheriff’s Office
10.2023 - 02.2024
Bartender
Beef 'O' Brady's Restaurant
07.2022 - 02.2024
Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
01.2022 - 10.2023
Bartender
Phoenix Bar and Lounge
07.2021 - 01.2022
Master Of Theological Studies - Theological Studies
Regent University
Bachelor - Psychobiology
University of Florida