Garrett Lindell
Glenwood Springs,CO
Summary
After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado in 2023 with a Bachelor of Psychology and a Minor in Sociology, I worked in Human Services before returning to work in Hospitality. Where I've had the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, elevated restaurant at a Five-Star, Five-Diamond property. My goal is to continue to grow in the industry and make connections with guests.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Ajax Tavern (The Little Nell
Aspen, CO
04.2025 - Current
- Greet tables within 30 seconds upon arrival, offering water and menu suggestions.
- Use wine knowledge to upsell and offer wine pairings.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Contributed to the busiest season in Ajax history, setting record profits and cover count. Ajax regularly saw 700 cover lunches, including the busiest day in history with over 1,200 covers.
Back Server/Bar Back
Ajax Tavern (The Little Nell)
Aspen, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Serve food and beverages, and follow up with guests in a timely and professional manner, following Forbes standards.
- Bus and flip tables in a timely manner for new guests
- Maintained knowledge of the restaurant's food, wine selection, and cocktail recipes to upsell and make allergy accommodations.
- As a backserver, you are also expected to be able to be the expeditor
- As barback restocking supplies, cleaning the bar area, preparing garnishes, and occasionally making cocktails
Banquet Server Lead
Serendipity
Lakewood, CO
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managing the setup and teardown of events
- Organizing and planning the logistics and layouts of events.
- Curating and adhering to timelines for setup, teardown, catering arrival, guest arrival, and dinner service.
- Attending client walkthroughs at events.
Server & Take Out
Chili's Bar and Grill
Laramie, WY
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Greet guests with a friendly attitude, offer menu recommendations, and address any questions or concerns.
- Promptly and accurately take guests' food and drink orders.
- Learn menu items, beverages, and proper use of POS systems to take guests' orders.
- Follow all restaurant service standards.
- Worked from ToGO to Server before transferring Universities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Item promotion
- Food and Beverage Knowledge
- High-volume experience
- Fine dining experience
References
- Kelly Rittenberg (Ajax Tavern Manager) (619) 916-7185
- Teairra Ritman (Serendipity Catering Senior Event Coordinator) (609) 254-1713
- Sam Pettyjohn (City of Fort Morgan Recreation Coordinator) (970) 542-3921
- Megan Stellino (University of Northern Colorado) Megan.Stellino@unco.edu
Timeline
Server
Ajax Tavern (The Little Nell
04.2025 - Current
Back Server/Bar Back
Ajax Tavern (The Little Nell)
09.2024 - Current
Server & Take Out
Chili's Bar and Grill
08.2021 - 12.2021
Banquet Server Lead
Serendipity
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
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