Cassandra Almeyda
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Energetic, determined, and innovative problem solver who brings critical thinking and multitasking skills to the table. Attentive, reliable, and customer-oriented bartender with experience taking orders and interacting with customers in a high-volume and unpredictable restaurant environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Waitress/ Private Event Server/Bartender
Stage House Tavern
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Designed custom banquet packages for business dinners, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
- Memorized over 150 menu items including the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty to the establishment.
- Trained new staff members on restaurant policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Promoted positive work environment by addressing conflicts among team members promptly and professionally.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Server
Strickland's Steak House
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Rolled silverware, set up tables and polished glassware and silverware.
- Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Montclair State University
Skills
- Creative / Detail Oriented
- Adaptability
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Teamwork
- Memory
- Efficiency
Certification
TIPS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Server
Strickland's Steak House
08.2023 - 12.2023
Head Waitress/ Private Event Server/Bartender
Stage House Tavern
08.2020 - 07.2024
Associate of Arts -
Montclair State University
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