Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Bartender
Colby Lafontaine

Colby Lafontaine

Stafford Springs,CT

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Hourly employee

Dunkin
11.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Server

Longhorn Steakhouse
10.2022 - 11.2024

• 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, manager bills, and handle complementary Items.

• Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Pizza Maker

Wicked Slice
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.

Server

Bistro On Main
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Resolved customer complaints with calm, solution-focused approach, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced team efficiency, collaborating effectively in high-pressure settings.

Education

Culinary Arts

Howell Cheney Technical High School
Manchester
06.2022

Skills

Strong work ethic

Exceptional customer service skills

Cash Handling

Guest engagement

Communication skills

Multitasking

Restocking

Food Safety

Reservation Systems

Sanitization

Waiting tables

Cleanliness Standards

Reliability

Timeline

Hourly employee

Dunkin
11.2024 - Current

Server

Longhorn Steakhouse
10.2022 - 11.2024

Pizza Maker

Wicked Slice
10.2021 - 06.2022

Server

Bistro On Main
03.2020 - 01.2022

Culinary Arts

Howell Cheney Technical High School
Colby Lafontaine