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Elizabeth Vassar

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Driven leader in the food and beverage industry, looking to apply skills and experience in a different field in hopes for a stable and permanent career. Specifically interested in gaining knowledge in the corporate and administrative world and eager to use hard work, initiative and dedication to thrive in a new environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Tempest
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Reinvented bar program
  • Ensured an exemplary culinary experience
  • Proactively led front of house team members

Food and Beverage Manager

Harbour Club at Westedge
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Manage ordering and inventory for all beverage products
  • Lead the FOH team in excellent service and quality experience for club members
  • Curated cocktail menus for a la carte

Lead Bartender/Bar Manager

Harbour Club at Westedge
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Experience with fast paced and high volume environments
  • Provided exemplary customer service
  • Performed opening and closing duties
  • Established connections with club members to encompass the entire luxury club dining experience.

Assistant Manager

Sheridan-Livery Inn and Restaurant
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided quality customer service to Inn guests as well as the public who dined in the restaurant
  • Opened and closed the restaurant including cash reports, POS reports and revenue reports
  • Worked as part of a cohesive team to execute the best possible semi-fine dining experience around
  • Solved any guest complaints quickly and efficiently
  • Delegated assignments to staff members
  • Laid off due to COVID-19

Lead Server/Bartender

Sheridan-Livery Inn and Restaurant
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Upsold food and beverages for higher profit
  • Connected with local guests to ensure repeat dining experiences
  • Worked in a fast paced setting, often by myself, while remaining calm and clear minded.

Office Manager

Ellington Wood Products
02.2014 - 01.2018
  • Performed basic accounting principles daily
  • Assisted President with personal customer service
  • Provided support and confidentiality to employees

Youth Worker

Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center
06.2011 - 01.2014
  • Used interpersonal skills to encourage at-risk youth
  • Administered medication to juveniles
  • Admitted new federal and local inmates

Server/Bartender

Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
03.2008 - 05.2011
  • Served food to patrons
  • Customized each guest's drink order
  • Took care of the bar as well as a section in the restaurant

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

James Madison University
05.2013

Skills

  • CREATIVE WRITING (10 years)
  • EVENT PLANNING (6 years)
  • FUNDRAISING (6 years)
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE (10 years)
  • Bartending (7 years)
  • Restaurant Server (7 years)
  • Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Assistant Manager Experience
  • Restaurant Management
  • Banquet experience
  • Hotel experience
  • POS
  • Office Management
  • Events Management
  • Guest Services

Timeline

Manager

Tempest
02.2023 - 06.2023

Food and Beverage Manager

Harbour Club at Westedge
06.2022 - 02.2023

Lead Bartender/Bar Manager

Harbour Club at Westedge
09.2020 - 06.2022

Assistant Manager

Sheridan-Livery Inn and Restaurant
04.2019 - 03.2020

Lead Server/Bartender

Sheridan-Livery Inn and Restaurant
01.2018 - 04.2019

Office Manager

Ellington Wood Products
02.2014 - 01.2018

Youth Worker

Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center
06.2011 - 01.2014

Server/Bartender

Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
03.2008 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

James Madison University

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