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CHRISTINE GIROLAMO

Irvine,CA

Summary

Hospitality professional with over 10 years of front-of-house experience, including more than 2 years in leadership roles across high-volume restaurants and breweries. Proven ability to lead teams, manage scheduling and inventory, and create genuine, guest-focused operations. Known for being dependable, solutions-oriented, and proactive in improving systems. Ready to bring energy and leadership to a new management opportunity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server / Bartender

Beachcomber Cafe
Newport Beach, CA
06.2021 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality service in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant.
  • Consistently trusted to train new hires and support all staff during peak season.
  • Promoted to bartender after just 1 year of employment.

Brewery Manager

Backstreet Brewery
Anaheim, CA
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Oversaw all tasting room operations, including guest satisfaction, team performance, and facilities management.
  • Created and maintained inventory system, ordering all bar supplies and managing vendor relationships.
  • Handled weekly cash reconciliation, opening/closing duties, and staff scheduling.
  • Developed a monthly promotional event calendar and booked food trucks, live music, and themed nights to increase customer traffic.

Floor Supervisor

Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
Lake Forest, CA
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Promoted to supervisor position based on reliability and leadership.
  • Assisted with floor operations, team coordination, guest recovery, and shift planning.
  • Developed foundational leadership and problem-solving skills in a corporate dining setting.

Server

Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
Lake Forest, CA
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • Promoted to supervisor position based on reliability and leadership.
  • Assisted with floor operations, team coordination, guest recovery, and shift planning.
  • Developed foundational leadership and problem-solving skills in a corporate dining setting.

Server

Islands Restaurants
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2014 - 10.2015
  • Achieved multiple promotions from host to expo, to server, all within four months.
  • Managed above-average table stations with up to seven tables.
  • Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Guest Recovery
  • Inventory Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Social Media Marketing
  • POS Operation
  • Safe Alcohol Service
  • Toast Proficiency
  • Aloha Proficiency
  • HotSchedules Proficiency
  • Time Management
  • Food Safety
  • Sales Techniques
  • Multitasking

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • RBS
  • First Aid/ CPR

Timeline

Server / Bartender

Beachcomber Cafe
06.2021 - Current

Brewery Manager

Backstreet Brewery
01.2018 - 07.2019

Floor Supervisor

Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
05.2017 - 01.2018

Server

Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
10.2015 - 07.2017

Server

Islands Restaurants
06.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona