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Cara Purrelli

Summary

Friendly and hard working Bartender with multiple years of experience serving customers at restaurants. Experience handling money, taking orders and serving food and drinks. Additional experience includes assistance in fast paced kitchens, training new servers and helping manage and coordinate daily tasks at fast-paced restaurant settings. Attentive Waitress with superior knowledge of ethnic dining and dedication to fantastic dining experiences. Trained in POS systems and table-side serving with understanding of food and beverage pairings and great salesmanship. Known for maintaining speed and accuracy in high-traffic times.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Brownstone Pancake Factory
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.

BARTENDER

Fireside Sports Grill And Bar
11.2019 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.

VOLUNTEER

Rescue Ridge Dog Shelter
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed up to 30 dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with different breeds of dogs ranging from small toy breeds to large working breeds effectively understanding their specific needs.
  • Reduced instances of behavioral issues among dogs by implementing structured routines during daily activities such as feeding, walking, and playing.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Howell High School
Howell, NJ
06.2019

Skills

  • English
  • Extensive knowledge of drink-making practices, bar sales, and customer focus
  • Solved customer complaints in a promptly manner
  • Operated a rescue of "difficult" breeds, including German shepherds, Pit-bulls, Dalmatians, and chows, caring for the physical needs of each dog, providing basic training, and placing the animals with responsible dog owners
  • Speedy and efficient service with excellent customer service skills
  • Alcoholic drink mixing
  • Works well under pressure
  • Strong multitasking
  • Memory retention
  • Accurate money handling
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Excellent Communication

Timeline

Waitress

Brownstone Pancake Factory
02.2023 - Current

VOLUNTEER

Rescue Ridge Dog Shelter
06.2022 - 01.2023

BARTENDER

Fireside Sports Grill And Bar
11.2019 - Current

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Brookdale Community College

High School Diploma -

Howell High School

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