Darian Crawford
Newalla
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurants, excelling in attentive service and mixology. Proven track record in cash handling and inventory management, enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and high-quality cocktails. Committed to maintaining quality control standards and fostering a welcoming environment for guests.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurants
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for the health and safety of customers.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Managed inventory efficiently, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels for peak periods.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
Cook
Kickapoo Casino
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Waitress
Black Hawk Casino
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Cook/Cashier/Bartender
Thunderbird Casino
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Dog Handler
Camp Grace
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained cleanliness within boarding facilities by regularly sanitizing kennels and play areas to ensure the health of all animals under my care.
- Managed dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with different breeds of dogs ranging from small toy breeds to large working breeds effectively understanding their specific needs.
- Provided a safe environment for dogs by conducting thorough evaluations of each animal''s temperament and behavior before handling them.
- Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
- Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating client records, and processing payments efficiently while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Dog Handler
Mrsdoolittle's Pet Stay N Play
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed up to 40 dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
- Achieved timely and efficient completion of tasks by prioritizing workload and effectively managing time in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced instances of behavioral issues among dogs by implementing structured routines during daily activities such as feeding, walking, and playing.
Education
GED -
OCCC
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Attentive service
- Cash handling expertise
- Taking inventory
- Quality control standards
- Menu development
- Mixology
- Safe food handling procedures
- Customer service expertise
- Hospitality service expertise
- Inventory
- Animal welfare
- Dog training
Timeline
Head Bartender
Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurants
04.2025 - Current
Cook
Kickapoo Casino
08.2024 - 12.2024
Waitress
Black Hawk Casino
03.2024 - 06.2024
Cook/Cashier/Bartender
Thunderbird Casino
08.2023 - 03.2024
Dog Handler
Camp Grace
07.2022 - 07.2023
Dog Handler
Mrsdoolittle's Pet Stay N Play
02.2021 - 06.2022
GED -
OCCC
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