Gail D. Cronin
Seattle,WA
Summary
Over eight years of experience in kitchen management and customer hospitality. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/BOH
Stampede Cocktail Club
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills and versatility overseeing front and back of house duties, managing multiple table assignments and preparing food orders simultaneously.
- Providing fast, friendly, and efficient service, encouraging repeated customers and business.
- Supported bartenders and front of house servers to enhance daily business and ensure exceptional customer hospitality.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Regularly performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the bar, kitchen, and dining areas were prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Prepared and restocked garnishes, mixers, and syrups for bar service, rotated inventory to maintain high-quality ingredients.
Line Cook
Petosky's Sports Bar
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Grilled and plated a variety of dishes (burgers, pizza, and wings) to ensure consistent quality and flavor.
- Followed recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and times, maintaining food safety standards throughout meal preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to operate grills, deep fryers and other kitchen equipment in a professional manner.
Line Cook
Next Level Burger
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Accurately followed standardized recipes and prepared organic, vegan dishes in a high-volume setting, maintaining top-quality standards at a plant-based burger chain.
- Proven ability to enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.
Bartender
Great Western Attractions
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Responsible for opening duties and independently supervising daily business, leading kitchen operations, and preparing orders for pickup.
Bartender/Server
Landmark Event Company
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw bar operations for high-volume tourist traffic, prepared and served a variety of beverages and guided guests through the line to the Seattle Great Wheel.
- 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 shifts, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Managed inventory levels, customer orders, and cash handling processes with fast, efficient, and friendly service.
- Ticket greeter, amusement ride attendant, and operator at the ferris wheel, carousel and 4-D flying simulation.
- Souvenir shop cashier and sales associate at Pirate's Plunder.
Cook/BOH
The Quarter Mile Bar & Grill
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared cocktails and plated food service for guests at private events at the Fremont Foundry, The MV Skansonia, and The Ruins.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food and beverage service during large events including birthdays, weddings, concerts, and corporate parties, while maintaining a courteous and efficient service environment.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Coordinated with event coordinators to fulfill specific client requests and preferences efficiently.
Cook/BOH
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Independently prepared menu items and managed bar tasks, creating specialty burgers and fried food for patrons at a small nightclub.
- Frequently performed back of house tasks, bussed tables, washed dishes, supported bar staff, and regularly completed opening and closing duties.
Education
GED -
Yelm Extension School
Yelm, WA06.2019
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Menu memorization
- Front-of-house display creation
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Guest Engagement
- Bar Operations
- POS Systems & Cash Handling Accuracy
- Kitchen Management
Certification
- Food Handler, 01/01/21, 12/31/26
- MAST Permit, 08/01/22, 12/31/27
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, 12/01/24, 12/31/29
Languages
English
Timeline
Server/BOH
Stampede Cocktail Club
08.2024 - 11.2025
Line Cook
Petosky's Sports Bar
08.2024 - 09.2024
Line Cook
Next Level Burger
08.2024 - 09.2024
Bartender
Great Western Attractions
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bartender/Server
Landmark Event Company
02.2023 - 01.2024
Cook/BOH
The Quarter Mile Bar & Grill
09.2022 - 12.2022
Cook/BOH
04.2021 - 08.2021
GED -
Yelm Extension School