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Dorothy Garcia

Tomball

Summary

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender /Cocktail Server

Segreto Lounge
01.2025 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Served VIP guests with high class service and knowledge.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Bartender /Cocktail Server

The Post Oak Hotel
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
  • Enhanced establishment's reputation, consistently receiving positive feedback on customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
  • Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.

Server / Bartender

Mortons Grille
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • 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.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.

Sales Associate

Heart & Home
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.

Server

Gringos Tex Mex
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shepherd High School
Shepherd, TX
05-2019

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Engaging personality
  • Customer service expertise

Timeline

Bartender /Cocktail Server

Segreto Lounge
01.2025 - Current

Bartender /Cocktail Server

The Post Oak Hotel
01.2023 - 01.2025

Server / Bartender

Mortons Grille
07.2021 - 01.2023

Sales Associate

Heart & Home
07.2020 - 07.2021

Server

Gringos Tex Mex
01.2019 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Shepherd High School
Dorothy Garcia