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Elizabeth Burkhardt

Walkersville,MD

Summary

Dynamic and reliable with a proven track record at Firestone's Culinary Tavern, adept at handling high customer volumes and maintaining impeccable cleanliness. Excelled in teamwork and professionalism, significantly enhancing guest experience through prompt, friendly service and efficient problem resolution. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining poise in demanding environments, consistently delivering outstanding hospitality.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Avery's Maryland Grille

Bartender/Server
07.2019 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Served high customer volumes in an All-you-can-eat crabs environment.
  • Collaborating with coworkers and management to adapt service strategies in response to evolving COVID-19 guidelines, restrictions and customer expectations.
  • Providing excellent customer service by promptly resupplying guests with hot crabs, fresh butter, sides, drinks and empty disposal pails, while maintaining a friendly, unrushed experience.
  • Adapted to weather and unforeseen staffing issues by supporting management when and wherever needed.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Dutch's Daughter

Bartender
08.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Firestone's Culinary Tavern

Bartender
05.2009 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • 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 and preparing cash drawers.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • 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.

Education

Cortiva Institue
Linthicum Heights, MD

Registered Massage Practitioner from Massage Therapy
03.2024

University Overview

LMT in process

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD

Associate of Science from General Studies

Skills

  • Highly reliable
  • Strong multitasking
  • Patience and Tolerance
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Stamina and Endurance
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Hospitality and Guest Service
  • Handling Difficult Customers

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Avery's Maryland Grille
07.2019 - 09.2021

Bartender

Dutch's Daughter
08.2018 - 07.2019

Bartender

Firestone's Culinary Tavern
05.2009 - 08.2018

Cortiva Institue

Registered Massage Practitioner from Massage Therapy

Frederick Community College

Associate of Science from General Studies
Elizabeth Burkhardt