ERIC VANDERLIN
Pie on the Fly
Chicago,IL
28
years of professional experience
Hospitality professional with 20+ years of experience as a bartender, massage therapist in a high-end luxury spa, and craft pizza maker. Known for friendly service, strong guest rapport, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
Work History
Pizza Maker and Front of House
4 Years 7 Months- Supported front-of-house service and maintained a smooth guest experience during busy pop-up shifts.
- Prepared pizzas for oven during service while maintaining speed, consistency, and quality.
- Handled customer interactions, order flow, and teamwork across front- and back-of-house tasks.
- Kept the workstation organized, clean, and ready for continuous service.
Bartender and Host
4 Years 7 Months- Greeted customers and introduced them to the brewery’s beers.
- Described beer styles and suggested food pairings to help guests choose confidently.
- Took food orders, maintained the bar and dining area, balanced cash and credit card receipts, and restocked supplies.
Bartender
18 Years- Served beer at the Bay Area's premier destination for craft and Belgian beer.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of the drink selection.
- Built customer relationships through excellent service and encouraged repeat visits.
- Balanced cash receipts and sold merchandise.
- Cleaned glasses, tables, and bar equipment.
- Bay Area's premier destination for craft and Belgian beer.
Bartender
4 Years 3 Months- Made all drink orders for the restaurant, including beer, wine, and mixed beverages.
- Took and delivered food and drink orders from bar patrons, suggested wine pairings with food.
- Demonstrated ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean.
- Monitored cash registers and collected payments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art
Skills
Strongly reliable
Customer Satisfaction & Management
Extensive knowledge of drinks
especially beers
Team Player
Proactive in foreseeing conflicts
Dependable
Flexible schedule
Accomplishments
- Increased customer return rate through personalized service.
- Reduced inventory discrepancies through meticulous stock management.
- Consistently served 500+ patrons weekly, ensuring high satisfaction.
- Delivered 15-20 massages weekly, maintaining a 95% satisfaction rate.
Timeline
Pizza Maker and Front of House
Pie on the Fly
08.2021 - 03.2026Read More
Bartender and Host
Gilman Brewery
07.2021 - 02.2026Read More
Bartender
Toronado
01.2002 - 01.2020Read More
Bartender
Tornado Steak House
10.1997 - 01.2002Read More
The University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science from Art
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