Gabrielle Sikes
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Efficient and skilled bartender with 8 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, specializing in high-volume service and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to manage busy shifts, maintain bar readiness, and create a fun atmosphere for guests. Experienced in training staff and implementing inventory management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secretary
Top Notch Septic
Palm Bay, FL
03.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed daily office operations for a septic services company, including scheduling service calls, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining organized records.
- Coordinated service appointments between customers and field technicians to ensure timely and efficient operations.
- Answered high volume phone calls during office hours and after office hours, provided service information, and resolved customer concerns with professionalism.
- Processed invoices, tracked payments, and assisted with basic bookkeeping tasks.
- Maintained accurate filing systems for permits, service logs, and compliance documentation.
Bartender
Sandbar Sports Bar And Grill
Satellite Beach, FL
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Restocked inventory and maintained bar readiness throughout shifts.
- Guide guests through cocktail lists and menus, informing of any specials.
- Work with management and service team on new cocktail specials.
- Delivered fast, high quality beverages and service in a high energy sports bar environment.
- Managed large crowds during game days, ensuring quick service and customer satisfaction.
- Engaged with guests to create a fun, social atmosphere.
Bartender
Palm pub
Melbourne, FL
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Operate as sole bartender on busy shifts.
- Served upwards of 200 guests daily in a fast paced environment, never compromising on service quality.
- Operating full liquor bar as well as making bar food simultaneously.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment
Bartender
Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company
Melbourne, FL
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Full knowledge of beers brewed in house and seasonal additions.
- Mix and prepare house craft cocktails and classic cocktails with accurate pours and ingredients.
- Providing excellent customer service, ensuring that all guests have the best possible experience.
- Maintained a clean, organized, well stocked bar area by managing inventory, wiping down surfaces and replenishing fresh ingredients.
Server/Bartender
Pub Americana
Melbourne, FL
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Serving guests efficiently, handling busy times with ease, professionalism and smiles.
- Knowledge of bar menu, weekly rotating craft beers, wines and cocktails.
- Responsible for open and closing tasks.
- Making suggestions to guests based on preferences.
Head Server/Manager
The Roots tavern
Melbourne, FL
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Served breakfast and lunch to 100+ patron’s per shift.
- Prepared and created specialized breakfast cocktails and coffees.
- Memorized over 50 menu items and rotating specials to give customized recommendations to guests.
- Successfully resolved conflict resulting in guest satisfaction 100% of the time.
- Warmly greeted new and returning guests and developed relationships, resulting in customer loyalty.
- Formally trained new hires on menu items, computer systems, store standards, and customer service expectations.
- Responsible for inventory, cash and credit card transactions and social media marketing.
- Managed staff, providing training, coaching, and performance evaluations
FOH Trainer
Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex
Melbourne, FL
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided the optimal guest experience by accurately taking orders and safely handling food, while simultaneously enhancing customer service and verbal communication skills.
- Successfully trained new hires to company standard on guest service expectations, computer systems, menu items and safety protocol's.
- Maintained and enforced up-to-date cleanliness and social distancing policies regarding the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure both employee and guest safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eau Gallie High School
Melbourne, FL01.2018
Skills
- Upselling
- Attention to detail
- Organizational Skills
- Wine pairing
- Food safety
- Customer satisfaction
- Communication skills
- High-Volume experience
- Strong multitasking
- Team player attitude
- Engaging personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Responsible alcohol service
- Memory retention
- Team training and development
Certification
- Driver's License
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Secretary
Top Notch Septic
03.2025 - 04.2026
Bartender
Sandbar Sports Bar And Grill
03.2024 - 03.2025
Bartender
Palm pub
10.2023 - 07.2024
Bartender
Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company
03.2023 - 10.2023
Server/Bartender
Pub Americana
04.2021 - 03.2023
Head Server/Manager
The Roots tavern
10.2020 - 10.2022
FOH Trainer
Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex
05.2017 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Eau Gallie High School