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Devon Gurka

Houston

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in customer service and complex problem-solving, honed at Stella's Fresh Brunch. Skilled in bar restocking and team training, ensuring compliance with health and safety codes. Proven ability to create innovative cocktails and maintain a welcoming atmosphere.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Stella's Fresh Brunch
02.2025 - Current
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.

FOH Team Member

Jeff's Bagel Run
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to preserve aesthetics and support cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
  • Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
  • Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
  • Portioned and wrapped food to place directly on plates for service to patrons.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.

Education

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX

Skills

  • Bar restocking
  • Basic accounting
  • Health codes compliance
  • Safe service compliance
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Team training and development
  • Customer service
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Point of sale (POS) system operations
  • Quality control
  • High volume dining

Timeline

Bartender

Stella's Fresh Brunch
02.2025 - Current

FOH Team Member

Jeff's Bagel Run
09.2024 - 03.2025

San Jacinto College

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