Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SERVER/Bartender Assistant
KPOT
Frederick, MARYLAND
02.2024 - Current
Assisted in training new servers.
Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
Bartender
Cacique
FREDERICK, MD
12.2023 - 01.2024
Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Bartender/Server
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Leesburg, VA
07.2022 - 11.2023
Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
Monitored customer drink levels and suggested additional drink purchases at appropriate times to boost sales.
SERVER/Bartender
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Frederick, MD
12.2019 - 06.2022
Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
SERVER
Red Robin
Frederick, MD
11.2017 - 12.2019
Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
Greeted guests and provided menus.
Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
Server/Key Manager
Texas Roadhouse
Frederick, Md
12.2015 - 10.2017
Receiving Payments
Insert Data
Write up Daily Plans for staff
Emailing
Taking calls
Cash deposit
Face to Face Customer action
Education
Diploma -
South High School
Hagerstown, MD
06.2004
Some College -
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
Skills
Menu knowledge
Customer service
Table monitoring and turnover
Table service
Food safety
Point of sale operation
Inventory management
Drink preparation
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Sales
Answering the phones
Negotiate
Server training
Problem-solving aptitude
Reliable and responsible
References
Ashley Watson, Friend, 318 South Mont Valla Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, 240-329-6344
James Morris, Dad, 2329 Foster Gwin, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, 804-386-4721
Christian Rivera, Old Manager, Chase Bank, 5202 President Ct, Frederick, MD, 21702, 240-313-0863
Jenny Azadi, Manager, 800 Oak St, Frederick, MD, 21702, 301-360-8508