Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Christopher Pritchard

Bangor,ME

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at Longhorn Steakhouse. Proven ability to engage guests and enhance satisfaction through personalized service and effective multitasking in high-volume environments. Skilled in cash handling and menu memorization, consistently fostering warm relationships with regular customers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender

Longhorn Steakhouse
11.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.

Bartender/Servee

Bangor Waterfront
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Server/Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings, BWW
09.2016 - 09.2021

Started as a server when I was first employed. Worked my way up to full time bartender through work ethic, hustle and being able to relate to our guests.

Regular guests, came to enjoy coming in on my shifts, and coming to see me regularly on my bar and serving shifts.

I did also help with training new employees and helping expodite if needed asstance doing so.

Host/Server/Expo

Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
06.2013 - 08.2017
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
  • Assisted servers with food delivery during peak hours to ensure timely service for all guests.
  • After hosting, did move up to serving and was after that promoted to a server trainer and closing server.
  • Helped expo when necessary, ensuring all the food went out to perfection.

Education

N/A - Criminal Justice

Husson University, Bangor, ME

Highschool Diploma - N/A

Washington Acaemy, East Machias, ME
04.2010

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Professional appearance
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Memory retention
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • Menu memorization
  • Food running
  • High volume dining
  • Service prioritization

Timeline

Bartender/Servee - Bangor Waterfront
07.2022 - 09.2024
Server/Bartender - Longhorn Steakhouse
11.2021 - Current
Server/Bartender - Buffalo Wild Wings, BWW
09.2016 - 09.2021
Host/Server/Expo - Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
06.2013 - 08.2017
Husson University - N/A, Criminal Justice
Washington Acaemy - Highschool Diploma, N/A
Christopher Pritchard