Davaughn Cantley
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Experienced server and bartender with 8+ years in fast-paced restaurants, known for strong guest relations, conflict resolution, and accurate cash handling. Skilled at keeping service smooth during busy shifts and creating a positive dining experience. Dependable food service professional with experience in server, bartender, and front-of-house roles. Skilled in shift coordination, food safety, POS systems, and order accuracy. Proven ability to support kitchen and service teams, manage cash, and maintain efficient operations during high-volume shifts. Friendly, adaptable restaurant professional with a strong background in customer service, table service, and menu knowledge. Recognized for handling busy sections, resolving guest concerns, and supporting team operations. Ready to help deliver fast, smooth, and high-quality service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Red Lobster
Surprise, Arizona
03.2024 - Current
- Accurately recorded food and beverage orders to ensure timely service.
- Brought meals to tables and checked guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to synchronize timing for appetizers and entrées, enhancing guest experience.
- Welcomed guests and offered Red Lobster menu suggestions.
- Described daily specials, soups, and seafood choices to guests.
- Prepared dining areas and reset tables for new seating.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff to streamline operations and improve service flow.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Server/Bartender
Texas Roadhouse
Phoenix, Arizona
02.2018 - 04.2024
- Delivered legendary Texas Roadhouse guest service in fast-paced dining room
- Prepared mixed cocktails according to venue recipes and standards and poured drinks following Texas Roadhouse bar standards
- Took orders accurately using POS system and communicated kitchen requests
- Analyzed industry trends to enhance bar menu planning and create innovative drink recipes.
- Persuaded intoxicated customers to stop drinking and coordinated safe transportation options, ensuring guest safety.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Mixed cocktails and beverages following venue drink recipes and standards
- Greeted guests and took drink orders with friendly, attentive service
- Checked customer identification to verify legal drinking age and followed alcohol service rules and safety policies
- Stocked bar supplies, glassware, and garnishes for shift readiness
- Cleaned bar surfaces, tools, and equipment to maintain sanitation standards
- Handled cash, tabs, and payment processing during busy service periods
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Fostered strong working relationships with colleagues through clear and open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ05-2020
Skills
- POS system
- Alcohol service
- Cash handling
- Menu knowledge
- Order entry
- Customer service
- Shift coordination
- Guest relations
- Food safety
- Table service
- Front-of-house display creation
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Server
Red Lobster
03.2024 - Current
Server/Bartender
Texas Roadhouse
02.2018 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College