Chris Harvie
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional server/bartender bringing a strong record of success in
diverse restaurant environments. Dedicated to learning menus inside and out,
selling beverages and increasing per-ticket revenue. Demonstrated strengths in
leadership, customer service, time management and trend tracking. Experienced at troubleshooting
issues and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written
communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Server-Bartender
Shuka
New York, NY
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Server - Bartender - Trainer
Tao Downtown
New York, NY
06.2015 - 10.2023
- Delivered expert service to enhance customer loyalty and capture new business
- Exceeded sales goals and maintained the highest tip average, monthly
- As the most senior employee, trained new staff and helped with selling techniques to boost per-ticket revenue
- Prepared for and executed special events and private gatherings for customers
- Served high profile and celebrity guests, regularly
Server - Bartender - Manager
Blossom Restaurant
Charleston, SC
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Quickly advanced from server to bartender to manager
- Worked as a team in a friendly, upscale, fast paced environment
- managed and oversaw a staff of 40 diverse employees
- Approached and resolved issues with initiative and sound judgement
Server
Rosso Trattoria
Columbia, SC
05.2006 - 12.2009
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications/ Public Relations
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12-2009
Skills
- Guest relations
- TIPS certified
- Conflict management
- Event setup
- High volume service
- Fine dining service
- Professionalism
- Organized
- 1000 covers per night
- Product knowledge
- Punctuality
- Privacy/NDAs
Timeline
Server-Bartender
Shuka
02.2024 - 10.2024
Server - Bartender - Trainer
Tao Downtown
06.2015 - 10.2023
Server - Bartender - Manager
Blossom Restaurant
01.2010 - 05.2015
Server
Rosso Trattoria
05.2006 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications/ Public Relations
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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