Darius Calloway
Jacksonville
Summary
Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Bb's Restaurant And Bar
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift, printing sales reports.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting nice/tasty cocktails.
- Contributed to the creation of house cocktails
- Used extensive knowledge of food, beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Used teamwork and communication between front and back of house to help with flow and service
Server/Bartender
Moxie Kitchen Cocktails/Prati Italia
10.2015 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Utilized knowledge of menu to make recommendations, enhancing customer dining experience.
Hookah Maker
Taverna Yamas
07.2012 - 02.2015
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow, ensuring timely delivery of orders to customers.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends through continuous research, ensuring that our offerings remained competitive within the market.
- Increased repeat business by providing exceptional service and consistently delivering well-prepared hookahs.
- Innovated new flavor combinations based on customer preferences, keeping the menu fresh and appealing to returning patrons.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
FSCJ
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Cool, calm, and collected
Certification
- ServSafe Alcohol - National Restaurant Association.
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Bartender
Bb's Restaurant And Bar
06.2020 - 12.2024
Server/Bartender
Moxie Kitchen Cocktails/Prati Italia
10.2015 - 01.2021
Hookah Maker
Taverna Yamas
07.2012 - 02.2015
No Degree - General Studies
FSCJ
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