Experienced server and bartender with 10+ years in fast-paced restaurants and customer service. Strong background in serving, bartending, cash handling, sales, and training new employees. Comfortable managing a busy section independently, handling multiple priorities, and keeping service running smoothly. Reliable, hardworking, and confident working with customers and coworkers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Waiter
Sunrise family diner
04.2024 - Current
Independently manage a full dining section throughout high-volume breakfast and lunch shifts, providing efficient and attentive service from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Manage the complete guest experience from greeting and order-taking through food delivery, payment, and table turnover.
Run and deliver my own food while monitoring order accuracy, presentation, special requests, and timing.
Perform trusted closing responsibilities, including cleaning and resetting the dining area, completing side work, restocking supplies, and preparing the restaurant for the following shift.
Prioritize multiple tables, orders, payments, and customer requests independently in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate directly with kitchen staff to coordinate orders, modifications, and customer needs.
Build relationships with regular customers and contribute to the welcoming, personal service expected in a locally owned diner.
Bartender
Henry The VIII
08.2020 - 11.2024
Prepared and served cocktails, mixed drinks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Provided attentive, personable service while maintaining professional boundaries with guests.
Managed multiple customers and drink orders simultaneously while maintaining speed and accuracy.
Operated POS systems and handled large volumes of cash and credit-card transactions accurately.
Increased bar sales through suggestive selling, premium liquor recommendations, and specialty drink promotions.
Verified identification and followed alcohol-service laws and responsible-serving procedures.
Monitored guest alcohol consumption and recognized when service needed to be slowed or discontinued.
Maintained awareness of guest behavior and communicated with security or management when necessary.
Maintained a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout the shift.
Completed opening and closing duties, including stocking liquor, beer, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and supplies.
Worked closely with servers, entertainers, security, management, and other bartenders to keep service running smoothly.
Maintained knowledge of liquor brands, cocktail recipes, pricing, specials, and promotions.
Sales/Telemarketing
Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center
06.2022 - 02.2024
51Conducted outbound calls to prospective customers to generate interest in resort services, memberships, and promotional opportunities.
Explained available services and promotions while identifying customer needs and matching prospects with appropriate offerings.
Used persuasive sales techniques to convert cold and warm leads into qualified prospects and appointments.
Built rapport quickly over the phone while maintaining a friendly, professional, and confident approach.
Responded to questions and overcame customer objections to move prospects through the sales process.
Maintained accurate records of customer interactions, leads, follow-ups, and outcomes.
Followed up with interested prospects to maintain engagement and encourage conversion.
Worked toward individual and team sales, call-volume, and appointment-setting goals.
Developed strong skills in verbal communication, active listening, lead generation, sales, negotiation, and customer service.
Conducted outbound calls to promote resort services and secure bookings.
Developed and maintained client relationships, enhancing customer loyalty.
Utilized CRM software for tracking leads and managing customer interactions.
Collaborated with marketing team to refine sales strategies based on feedback.
Trained new telemarketers on effective sales techniques and compliance protocols.
Made average of 150 outbound and inbound calls per day.
Server/Bartender
Tomato Brothers Restaurant
05.2015 - 02.2022
Served as aShift Lead helping oversee daily front-of-house operations and supporting the serving team during busy shifts.
Trained and onboarded new servers on restaurant procedures, POS systems, menu knowledge, customer service standards, alcohol service, and side-work expectations.
Provided hands-on coaching to new employees and helped them develop the skills needed to manage sections independently.
Managed a high-volume section while simultaneously assisting other servers and responding to customer needs.
Provided full-service food and beverage service in a busy restaurant with a full-service bar.
Maintained strong knowledge of food, beer, wine, cocktails, specials, and menu modifications to make recommendations and increase sales.
Coordinated with servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and management to maintain efficient service during high-volume shifts.
Handled cash and credit-card transactions accurately using POS systems.
Resolved customer concerns and service issues professionally, escalating problems to management when necessary.
Completed and assisted with opening, closing, stocking, cleaning, and side-work responsibilities.
Built relationships with regular customers and delivered consistent, personalized service that encouraged repeat business.
Demonstrated leadership, reliability, and adaptability throughout nine years with the restaurant.
Supervised team of servers to ensure exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.