GILLIAN THIRLWALL
Server And Bartender
Bay Area ,CA
Summary
I am a professional server and bartender who is looking for a restaurant that will be the right fit. A restaurant that I can dedicate my time and passion for the industry to. I love the hospitality business and enjoy working with a team of like minded individuals. I have been working in the industry for over twenty years now.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Torsap Thai Kitchen
Walnut Creek, CA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- We focused on craft cocktails and incredible food and service
- I really enjoyed working with a completely different flavor pallet and making delicious Thai inspired cocktails
- They were planning on promoting me to a bar management position but unfortunately I had some family issues that took me in a different direction.
Server, Trainer, Banquets and Captain
Tiki’s Grill and Bar
Waikiki, HI
01.2015 - 06.2020
- I found serving to be more conducive of my lifestyle and became their lead server
- We were a very high volume, fast paced environment that was friendly yet professional
- We prided ourselves on our dining experience and were one of the “must go” spots in Honolulu
- I trained the servers and worked private banquets as well, many times as captain
- We threw giant parties on holidays and would occasionally attract celebrities
Bartender
Hilton SFO Airport
Burlingame, CA
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Specialized in craft cocktails
- In peak hours we concentrated more on the bar and making cocktails for the server’s tables.
- When solo, we also had to take tables and buss
Head Bartender
Yuppie Bar
San Mateo, Ca
10.2006 - 09.2013
- Had the highest grossing sales with no back up
- Over time I expanded the group of regulars and ended up with quite a following.
Bartender and Karaoke Host
Moons Pub
San Mateo, Ca
10.2006 - 02.2008
- I started running karaoke and eventually worked their busy karaoke nights.
Server
Milagros
Redwood City, Ca
07.2003 - 08.2007
- I was their veteran server
- I also worked banquets, private parties and catering events for the company.
Hostess, Takeout, Server
California Pizza Kitchen
San Mateo, CA
12.1999 - 01.2003
- I started as a host, worked up to running the takeout counter and eventually was made a server
Education
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College of San Mateo
High School Diploma - undefined
Hillsdale High School
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Bartending School
Skills
Food handlers certificate up to dateundefined
Timeline
Bartender
Torsap Thai Kitchen
09.2021 - 01.2022
Server, Trainer, Banquets and Captain
Tiki’s Grill and Bar
01.2015 - 06.2020
Bartender
Hilton SFO Airport
09.2013 - 09.2014
Head Bartender
Yuppie Bar
10.2006 - 09.2013
Bartender and Karaoke Host
Moons Pub
10.2006 - 02.2008
Server
Milagros
07.2003 - 08.2007
Hostess, Takeout, Server
California Pizza Kitchen
12.1999 - 01.2003
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College of San Mateo
High School Diploma - undefined
Hillsdale High School
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Bartending School