Christiana Murray
Brandon,FL
Summary
Experienced server and bartender with solid background in foodservice. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and wait staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Server
Predalina
Tampa, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Managed opening and closing duties to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Worked with management to coordinate special functions and events.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Bartender
Timpano Hyde Park
Tampa, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Interacted with customers, completed transactions and maintained work areas according to relevant professional standards and codes.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared specialty drinks to support servers.
- Certified Trainer that trains newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Bartender
Winners Circle OTB
Indianapolis, IN
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Trained new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
Server
Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
Event Bartender
E-vents Indy LLC
Indianapolis, IN
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Set up banquet bars, stocked all supplies and put together table arrangements for each event.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
Bartender
Stacked Pickle
Southport, IN
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies, including straws, garnishes, ice, glassware and napkins
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives
Server/Manager
Grill Worx
Graham, NC
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols
- Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of all involved parties.
Server
Olive Garden
Burlington, NC
06.2012 - 12.2016
- Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols
Education
ABC Bartending
Tampa, FL09.2021
Certified Esthetician License - Esthetician
Aveda Fredric's Institute
Indianapolis, IN04.2021
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Alamance Community College
Graham, NCSkills
- Safe serving knowledge
- Suggestive selling
- Outstanding customer service
- Employee training
- Marketing and sales experience
- Organizational ability
- Service-oriented mindset
- Food preparation
- Cash and credit transactions
- Proficient in mixology
- Health codes compliance
- Extensive spirits knowledge
- Balancing the cash register
- Cocktail list development
- Extensive wine knowledge
- Maintaining a clean bar
Certification
- Food Handler Certification - 2022
- TIPS Certification - 2022
Timeline
Lead Server
Predalina
06.2023 - Current
Bartender
Timpano Hyde Park
10.2021 - Current
Server
Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
10.2020 - 07.2021
Bartender
Winners Circle OTB
10.2019 - 07.2021
Event Bartender
E-vents Indy LLC
04.2018 - 05.2020
Bartender
Stacked Pickle
07.2017 - 10.2019
Server/Manager
Grill Worx
05.2013 - 07.2017
Server
Olive Garden
06.2012 - 12.2016
ABC Bartending
Certified Esthetician License - Esthetician
Aveda Fredric's Institute
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Alamance Community College